About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Test & Commissioning Engineer/ Manager to lead the testing, commissioning, and system integration of metro power supply systems in Singapore.
This role is suitable for candidates with strong experience in testing and commissioning of railway, metro, or electrical infrastructure systems, with solid technical knowledge in power supply systems, system integration, safety validation, and on site execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all testing and commissioning activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, safety standards, and regulatory expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in major rail infrastructure projects and contribute to the successful delivery, energisation, and handover of complex metro power systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all testing and commissioning activities for metro power supply systems in accordance with project requirements, approved procedures, and delivery milestones.
- Plan, develop, and implement testing and commissioning procedures, method statements, schedules, checklists, and work sequences to support project execution and system readiness.
- Oversee the overall testing and commissioning strategy to ensure alignment with project timelines, technical requirements, and operational constraints.
- Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in accordance with approved documentation and applicable standards.
- Coordinate system integration, functional testing, interface testing, and safety validation of electrical and power systems.
- Work closely with design, installation, operations, and project teams to resolve technical, interface, and commissioning issues.
- Support troubleshooting, defect rectification, and technical resolution during testing, energisation, and final acceptance stages.
- Ensure testing activities are properly coordinated across related systems, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve smooth and timely system integration.
- Supervise test engineers, subcontractors, and site teams during on site testing and commissioning works.
- Manage manpower, resources, tools, and schedules to support timely completion of testing and commissioning activities.
- Monitor progress of site testing works and ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and approved procedures.
- Provide leadership and direction on site to ensure proper coordination, discipline, and quality control during testing and commissioning stages.
- Review, verify, and endorse testing and commissioning documentation, including test reports, inspection records, commissioning records, punch lists, and handover documents.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with project specifications, safety regulations, authority requirements, and relevant international standards.
- Maintain proper records of testing activities, defects, rectification status, and system readiness for reporting and final handover purposes.
- Support final acceptance testing, handover documentation, and system close out activities to ensure successful project completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
- Candidates with around 3 to 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for the Engineer position.
- Candidates with more extensive experience in testing and commissioning management, system integration, and team supervision may be considered for the Manager position.
- At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience will be required for candidates being considered for the Manager role.
- Proven experience in metro or railway power supply systems is required.
- Strong understanding of electrical power system design, testing methodologies, system integration, and safety standards.
- Good knowledge of testing and commissioning procedures, defect management, energisation processes, and final handover requirements.
- Strong leadership, coordination, planning, and problem solving skills.
- Good communication and report writing skills in English. Mandarin will be an advantage for coordination with Chinese speaking stakeholders.