Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Join our electrical engineering team and work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues across mechanical engineering, architecture and project management. You will contribute to a broad portfolio spanning transport, infrastructure and energy-related developments, helping clients achieve safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable outcomes.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a leading role in the design, implementation and optimisation of electrical systems across a variety of project types. You will shape practical, effective and sustainable solutions that respond to each client's needs, from early concept and detailed design through construction oversight and commissioning.
The Opportunity
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Join our electrical engineering team and work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues across mechanical engineering, architecture and project management. You will contribute to a broad portfolio spanning transport, infrastructure and energy-related developments, helping clients achieve safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable outcomes.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a leading role in the design, implementation and optimisation of electrical systems across a variety of project types. You will shape practical, effective and sustainable solutions that respond to each client's needs, from early concept and detailed design through construction oversight and commissioning.
The Opportunity
- Act as Project Manager on small to moderate projects, Lead Electrical Engineer on low to medium-risk projects, and Task Manager across projects of varying scale.
- Provide detailed technical input, lead design development, review project reports and oversee the quality of electrical engineering deliverables in line with Arup's Quality Management systems.
- Manage project time, quality, budgets, forecasts and expenditure, while identifying changes in scope and supporting fee proposals for small and medium-sized projects.
- Lead client, authority and multidisciplinary meetings; communicate complex technical matters clearly; and build trusted relationships with collaborators and clients.
- Lead site inspections, support construction oversight and commissioning, and provide strategic advice on project outcomes under appropriate supervision.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, review the work of others, delegate effectively and help build the team's technical and commercial capability.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you
- A recognized tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Qualifications must be recognized by the Singapore PE board.
- Significant electrical engineering experience within a consulting business environment, including leading the development and implementation of solutions across a range of projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, relevant software and design tools, with an analytical approach to complex challenges.
- Proven leadership and project management capability, including managing project staff, resources, programmes, budgets, forecasts and quality with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, mentor colleagues and maintain a positive team culture under pressure.
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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Key Skills
Construction oversight
Electrical engineering principles
Relevant software and design tools

