Principal Electrical Engineer [SGP]
Singapore, SG
Introduction
At Hanwha Ocean EPU, we empower our people to engineer the future of sustainable energy through meaningful work on cutting-edge offshore, onshore, and global infrastructure projects that create lasting impact for industries and communities worldwide.
As we evolve into a comprehensive EPCI(O) solutions provider, our expanding portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, floating production units, renewables, onshore power generation, and future centric infrastructure projects. Our globally connected teams collaborate across regions and disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver world-class end-to-end solutions.
Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry. #OneEPU
“Build, what matters. Grow, without limits. Power, the future with Hanwha Ocean EPU.”
Position Overview
The Principal Electrical Engineer develops and maintains corporate technical standards, workflows, and engineering platforms for topside electrical systems. Provides expert engineering support across project phases to optimize design, ensure compliance, and drive technical solutions.
Key Responsibility
- Develop and update corporate technical standards and procedures for topside electrical systems to ensure practical and fit-for-purpose application
- Lead and manage the topside electrical discipline project team, including manpower planning and schedule control
- Prepare, review, and coordinate electrical engineering deliverables for offshore and onshore plant projects, including system design documents, calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
- Support development of key electrical deliverables such as single line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, electrical equipment layouts, and related technical documents.
- Coordinate with layout, instrumentation, process, piping, structural, and package engineering teams to ensure integrated and technically sound design execution.
- Review vendor documents and ensure electrical equipment and package interfaces are properly incorporated into project design.
- Participate in design reviews, model reviews, HAZID/HAZOP-related interface discussions, and project technical meetings to resolve issues and optimize design.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, client requirements, and engineering best practices.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases as required.
- Identify technical risks, engineering deviations, and interface issues, and propose effective resolutions.
- Support project schedule adherence by delivering engineering outputs in line with milestones and quality expectations.
- Mentor junior engineers/designers where applicable and contribute to technical knowledge sharing within the team.
Qualification
- 15 years and above of electrical engineering experience in offshore and/or onshore plant, EPC, oil & gas, LNG, power, or industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of plant electrical systems, including power distribution, electrical equipment, cable systems, and system interfaces.
- Proven experience developing and reviewing core electrical engineering deliverables in project environments.
- Familiarity with multi-discipline engineering coordination and project execution workflows.
- Ability to review and integrate 2D/3D design outputs with electrical engineering requirements.
- Experience supporting technical reviews, project interfaces, and issue resolution in a fast-paced project setting.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Experience in FPSO, FLNG, offshore platforms, refinery, gas processing, petrochemical, or power generation projects.
Diversity and Inclusion
Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.
Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
