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Principal Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (Solar/ SGSD)

EMA HQ Full time

[What the role is]

This role advances Singapore’s energy transition by leading the assessment, development and implementation of innovative solar deployments, including solar canopies, vertical installations, and emerging deployment types to maximise Singapore's solar potential beyond conventional installations.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

Technology Assessment & Strategic Development

  • Develop strategies and frameworks for innovative structural solar deployments including solar canopies and vertical installations

  • Perform technological scanning and economic viability studies for emerging solar deployment scenarios

  • Assess emerging solar technologies and their applicability to Singapore's urban context

  • Support Singapore's energy transition by maximising solar deployment opportunities beyond conventional rooftop installations

Implementation & Partnership Management

  • Design bespoke regulatory frameworks for each deployment type and working with stakeholders to overcome the barriers

  • Manage multi-agency partnerships and coordinate with private sector technology providers

  • Oversee pilot projects for innovative solar technologies from conception to scaled deployment

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

  • Education in Engineering or related disciplines

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, structural engineering, or related technical fields

  • Strong understanding of solar PV technologies and energy systems

  • Experience in regulatory framework development or policy implementation

  • Relevant experience and proven track record in multi-stakeholder project management

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Stakeholder management and relationship building

  • Strategic thinking and planning

  • Ability to work in complex, multi-agency environments

  • Innovation mindset with practical implementation focus