Responsibilities:

• Inspect installation of transmission towers, poles, and line hardware.
• Monitor stringing, sagging, and tensioning of conductors and OPGW.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and standards.
• Witness testing and commissioning of transmission components.
• Ensure works align with hydro plant interconnection requirements.
• Review contractor ITPs and method statements.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits.
• Issue and monitor NCRs and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with project technical and grid standards.
• Maintain complete inspection documentation.
• Monitor compliance with HSE policies during erection and stringing.
• Conduct joint safety walkdowns.
• Ensure safe working at height and lifting operations.
• Report unsafe acts/conditions.
• Ensure environmental mitigation measures are implemented along ROW.
• Coordinate with dam/hydro plant electrical team for grid integration.
• Liaise with contractor, survey, and testing teams.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings.
• Support resolution of technical and ROW issues.
• Provide site clarifications and field instructions.
• Monitor daily installation progress.
• Validate quantities installed vs. contractor reports.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress and inspection reports.
• Identify risks affecting schedule or quality.
• Assist in verifying contractor progress claims.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)

• Master’s Degree in Power Systems Engineering 

• Licensed Electrical Engineer (PRC or equivalent) 

• PMP Certification 

• Safety Training (BOSH/COSH or equivalent) 

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification 

• QA/QC Training 

• Grid Code or Utility Compliance Training 

• Minimum 8–10 years of engineering experience 

• At least 5 years in transmission line or power infrastructure projects 

• Experience in dam and hydropower projects including plant-to-grid interface 

• Experience in tower erection, conductor stringing, and testing/commissioning 

• Experience working in remote or mountainous project sites preferred 

• Knowledge of transmission line design and installation standards 

• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards 

• Understanding of grid interconnection requirements 

• Knowledge of FIDIC contract provisions 

• Interpretation of electrical single line diagrams and layout drawings 

• Experience with SCADA integration 

• Testing & commissioning procedures 

• Primavera P6 familiarity 

• Quantity verification & progress validation 

• GIS knowledge 

• MS Office and reporting tools 

• Experience in renewable energy integration 

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!