Electrical Engineer, Tuas WRP (onsite)

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We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to be based on-site at our ongoing Tuas Water Reclamation Plant Project located in Tuas, Singapore. Jacobs as the Client consultant, carrying out a construction supervision work. This role will be based on site 5 days a week, with transport provided from 3 different pickup locations across the island. 

  • Work under the direction of Construction Manager, and closely coordinate with Resident Engineering team members, including RE / RTO for CSA and EICA disciplines.
  • Review and understand scope, BIM, specifications and drawings for all civil and structural works. 
  • Understand and follow plans, procedures, workflows, systems and tools for the supervision of TWRP.
  • Work with the BIM model for the Electrical works. 
  • Working closely with the Lead RE / RE Electrical, comply with the forms and procedures for Electrical function. 
  • Ensure consistency of inspections and quality control and assurance tasks across all contracts under the facility through various means including:audit and discussions with fellow REs, RTOs and CM. sharing of lessons learned among the REs / RTOs. Review of selected contractor method statements, inspection and test plans, inspection forms and other documents
  • Enforce specifications and codes of practice.
  • Stay up to date with the Electrical works progress and upcoming works through various means such as review of contractor works notices, WhatsApp group(s) and communications with the Resident Engineers. 
  • Ensure inspection documentation fully complies with local authorities’ and project requirements.
  • Keep RE / Lead RE / Engineering Manager informed of all significant quality issues and concerns. 
  • Maintain a register of all construction quality issues for Electrical.  Monitor these to verify issues rectified and/or closed out. 
  • Ensure the adequacy of engineering, inspection, and testing functions for all contracts. 
  • Monitor special inspection and testing requirements for Electrical and ensure coordination of these efforts across all contracts.
  • Ensure the contractors’ documentation of their works meet the required project standards. 
  • Keep and maintain updated site record to ensure records are up to date and in good order.
  • Attendance in meetings and discussions with Client and contractors on Electrical quality matters.
  • Monitor the works of the Contractors for works designed and supervised by the Contractors including receipt and review of required forms from the contractors. 
  • Keep abreast of Contractors’ progress and performance and provide recommendation for improvements when a gap is identified.
  • Carry out keeping and maintenance of site records and carry out periodical checks of site records to ensure records are up to date and in good order.
  • Keep abreast of monthly Work Progress Reports
  • When requested, provide an independent assessment of the certification of the value of work completed and recommendation of progress payments to be made to Contractor 
  • Ensure that the use of compatible materials and equipment is well coordinated.
  • Attendance in meetings, discussions with clients, contractors and to lead in technical discussions

To be a succesful candidate, you shall posses Degree in Electrical Engineering and the experience working as a Site Electrical Engineer dealing with construction complexity on day to day basis. 
Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities. 

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