This role oversees the development and review of EMA’s regulatory framework, including legislation, performance standards, and technical codes for electricity licensees. It also involves investigating power system incidents, ensuring compliance, and identifying trends to implement corrective measures and system improvements.
Energy Market Authority
Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (Electricity System Performance)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 23 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Responsibilities:
• Develop and review EMA’s legislations, regulations, performance standards and technical codes of practices governing Electricity Licensees.
• Investigate and assess incidents related to power failures, voltage dips, cable damage and meter tampering to determine potential breaches of legislation, regulation, performance standard and code of practice. Recommend appropriate enforcement actions against offenders based on investigation findings.
• Conduct incident and failure trend analysis, identify systemic issues, and develop mitigating measures and system enhancements to address them.
What we are looking for
Requirements:
• Education in electrical engineering, preferably majoring in power engineering.
• Good understanding of EMA’s legislations, regulations, performance standards and technical codes of practices governing Electricity Licensees.
• Preferably familiar with data visualisation and analytics tools (such as Power BI) and AI/ML concepts.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. Able to communicate technical concepts in clear and simple terms to stakeholders
About your application process
This job is closing on 23 Mar 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Energy Market Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore.
At EMA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning and employee well-being. Joining us means embarking on a meaningful career where you will be part of a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, experiencing a unique adventure of discovery and growth.
We empower our people to drive innovation at every level Our open culture encourages teams to embrace diverse perspectives, enabling you to push beyond the status quo We are committed to energising your growth through ample opportunities for skill development. helping you become an expert in your field and a valuable asset to the energy industry.
You also stand to enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits which are designed to meet your needs and prioritise your holistic well-being.
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