Director, Electrical Engineering (Mission-Critical & Data Centres) Location: - Singapore (Southeast Asia Gateway) Reporting to: - Senior Leadership Company Type: - Global Engineering Design Consultancy (Founding Team) The Opportunity: A globally recognized engineering consultancy, consistently ranked as a leader in critical facilities and data centres, is establishing its Singapore office as a strategic hub for Southeast Asia. We are seeking a Director, Electrical Engineering to join our founding team. This is a rare, high-impact role for a registered Professional Engineer (PE) who aspires to lead complex technical designs while shaping a new regional practice from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Engineering Design Delivery - Lead the end-to-end design of electrical building services, including LV/HV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and lightning protection. - Prepare and review advanced electrical engineering calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, and technical specifications. - Act as the Qualified Person (QP) for electrical submissions, signing and stamping drawings as a PEB-registered Professional Engineer. - Manage all statutory submissions to EMA, BCA, SCDF, and SP Group. - Lead technical coordination and quality assurance across multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure global standards are met. Practice & Team Leadership - Mentor junior engineers and play a pivotal role in recruiting and developing the future electrical engineering team in Singapore. - Contribute to the creation of internal engineering standards, design guidelines, and QA frameworks for the regional office. Project & Client Engagement - Serve as the lead technical advisor for clients, architects, and regulatory authorities on complex electrical engineering matters. Requirements: Professional Qualification - Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore is mandatory at the point of hire. Consultancy Experience - Minimum 10-15 years of experience exclusively within M&E design consultancies (e.g., Arup, AECOM, WSP, Meinhardt, RED Engineering, Jacobs, Beca, etc.). Design Focused - Strong emphasis on hands-on design and engineering consultancy. - Candidates with a primary background in installations, facility management, or maintenance will not be considered. Sector Expertise - Proven track record in Data Centre or Mission-Critical electrical design, including redundancy configurations (N+1, 2N) and high-reliability systems. Technical Tools - Proficiency in Revit MEP (highly preferred), AutoCAD, and analysis tools such as ETAP or DIALux. Standards - Deep knowledge of SS 638 and Singapore regulatory requirements (EMA/SCDF/BCA). Why Join Us: - Be part of the core team establishing a global firm’s presence in Southeast Asia. - Work on the world’s most complex data centre and mission-critical projects. - Hybrid working arrangement and a compensation package aligned with senior-level expertise.