Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centres)

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the design of mission-critical electrical systems, including:
• HV and LV distribution systems
• UPS and critical backup systems
• Generators and emergency power infrastructure
• Oversee system architecture across end-to-end electrical design ("two-end systems")
• Define and uphold engineering standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Provide technical leadership on resilience strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1)
• Drive master planning and utility interface design , including HV integration
• Act as the technical authority across multiple large-scale projects
• Project & Client Leadership
• Lead client engagements and provide strategic advisory on electrical design and optimisation
• Manage multiple project teams across the full project lifecycle (concept to commissioning)
• Drive: Value engineering, Risk mitigation strategies, Key technical decision-making
• Build trusted relationships with clients including hyperscalers, telco operators, and developers
• Regional Influence & Business Growth
• Support business development and contribute to winning new work across Singapore and the region
• Represent B&W as a thought leader in data centre electrical engineering
• Leverage regional and global project experience to strengthen client offerings
• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers and technical specialists
• Build a scalable, high-performing electrical engineering capability
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Innovation & Digital Engineering
• Champion digital engineering tools such as BIM and advanced analytics
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including: Liquid-cooled, air-cooled, and hybrid data centre systems
• Renewable energy integration
• Energy storage and smart grid solutions
• EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) - Singapore registration (preferred or required depending on scope/sign-off responsibilities)
• More than 10 years' experience in electrical engineering with consultancies, design firms, data centre operators and/or telco infrastructure projects,
• Registered with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore (highly regarded)
• Familiarity with Singapore codes and standards (e.g., SS standards, EMA requirements)
• Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE, TIA-942)
• Membership with relevant bodies (e.g., IES - Institution of Engineers Singapore) preferred
• GETTING RESULTS AND WORKING TOGETHER
• The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values:
• Accountability - Everyone is accountable.
• Integrity - We are straight talking, respectful and fair.
• Simplicity - Both in our approach and solutions.
• Supportive - We are approachable, inclusive and recognise success

Additional Information

At B&W Engineering, we deliver world-class mission-critical infrastructure that powers the digital economy. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of complex data centre electrical systems across high-profile regional projects. This is a strategic leadership role where you will drive technical excellence, influence client outcomes, and shape the future of data centre engineering across Southeast Asia.

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