Senior Electrical Engineer

Joining Arup 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, the main priorities are project delivery and execution. You will deliver work to our clients successfully and with technical and engineering excellence, reporting to the Direct Line Manager of Electrical Engineering.

As part of the development, design, and coordination of engineering projects, you will be able to manage both medium and large-scale projects and play a client-facing role. It is desirable that you have experience in the commercial, hotel, retail, and hotel design sectors in addition to your delivery of data centres.

Along with possessing strong technical understanding pertinent to building service design, you should also have a strong sense of business and be able to integrate those technologies into projects. Someone who is ready to work "hands on" who is currently employed in building service consulting would be the best fit for this role.

By ensuring that expectations are managed and communicated effectively both internally and externally, the Senior Electrical Engineer is also accountable for a high degree of client satisfaction. By taking initiative, communicating with all stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, and modelling a highly collaborative working environment, the engineer will also contribute to a dynamic team atmosphere. Additionally, by creating proposals and attending meetings with both current and potential clients, this individual will actively support the business development process.

The Opportunity

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and team members, helping them solve complex problems and develop their skills as well as lead or contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, components, or products. This may include circuit design, PCB layout, and system integration.
• Manage projects from conception to completion, including defining project scope, creating timelines, allocating resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, establish quality standards, develop testing procedures, and conduct quality assurance checks to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems or products.
• Ensure that electrical designs and products comply with relevant regulations, standards, and codes, such as safety standards and industry-specific regulations, identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in electrical designs or systems and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues or challenges that arise during the development, testing, or operation of electrical systems, work closely with other engineering disciplines, such as mechanical and software engineering, as well as cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, and marketing, to achieve project goals.
• Create technical documentation, reports, and specifications to communicate design concepts, requirements, and project status to stakeholders, stay current with advancements in electrical engineering technology and industry trends. Conduct research and development activities to explore new technologies, improve existing products, or develop innovative solutions, and ensure that electrical designs and installations meet safety standards and guidelines to protect personnel and equipment.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Is this role right for you?

• Recognized relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or similar area with minimum 10 years of experience.
• Proven relevant industry experience in datacenter and similar projects, within a consulting business environment including the ability to advise clients on cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
• A recognized tertiary qualification in Engineering or associated discipline, with Malaysia Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• Ability to independently undertake project and technical analyses, and report on results.
• Experience in managing key smaller and medium sized projects, including the supervision of multi-disciplinary project teams where appropriate.

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks.
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.