Editorial summary

The company seeks a Project Manager for Protection & Substation Automation Systems to oversee multiple HV/MV protection projects from contract award through execution. The role is based in Alexandra and follows a five-day work week with flexible start times. The position offers a competitive compensation package up to 9,000 basic, with midnight allowance, OT, AWS, performance bonus (up to 3 months), medical benefits with dependents coverage, annual leave, and additional company perks. Key requirements include experience managing protection and substation automation projects and delivering results within a structured project environment.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/project-manager-protection-control-systems-41732 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 06 Nov 2026]

• Position : Project Manager – Protection & Substation Automation Systems
• Location : Alexandra
• Working hours : 5 Days Work Week – Monday to Friday: 8AM to 5PM / 8.30AM to 5.30PM / 9AM to 6PM / 9.30AM to 6.30PM / 10AM to 7PM
• Salary (commensurate with experience) : Up to $9,000 Basic + Midnight Allowance + OT + AWS + Performance Bonus (Up to 3 Months) + Medical Benefits ($500/year) with Dependents Coverage + 18 - 21 Days Annual Leave + Company Activities + Company Trips
• Duration : Perm
• Industry : Automation

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple HV/MV protection systems projects from contract award to final handover, ensuring delivery meets project scope, timeline, budget, safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, system integrators and internal teams for FAT, SAT, protection testing, relay configuration, commissioning, energisation and substation integration.
• Prepare and monitor project execution plans, milestone schedules and look-ahead plans across engineering, procurement, configuration, installation, testing and commissioning stages.
• Track project costs, progress claims, variation orders and subcontractor claims to support profitability, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, leading coordination meetings, providing progress updates and managing project expectations.
• Support management in technical clarifications, contract discussions, issue resolution and dispute management.
• Identify, monitor and manage project risks, including relay coordination issues, IEC 61850 configuration, communication/network integration and interface mismatches.
• Ensure compliance with company WSH policies, Singapore safety regulations, client/utility site rules and project quality standards.
• Coordinate internal handover from Sales to Project Delivery and work closely with engineering, procurement, installation and testing teams.
• Ensure proper project closeout, including as-built drawings, relay settings files, SCL files, commissioning reports and O&M manuals.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in HV/MV protection systems, substation automation, switchgear, power automation or related electrical projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection relays, relay settings, wiring/logic diagrams, IEC 61850, RTUs, IEDs and SCADA/SAS systems.
• Experience managing FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and energisation activities will be advantageous.
• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects independently and work under tight deadlines.

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