System Design Manager (Power Supply / Electrical)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced System Design Manager to lead and manage the design of power supply and electrical systems for large-scale rail transit, metro, and infrastructure projects.

This role involves end-to-end design management, system integration, interface coordination, and design quality control, working closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and internal design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Control

• Lead and manage the overall system and electrical design for power supply systems, including HV/LV substations, UPS, SCADA and associated interfaces.
• Prepare and manage Design Management Plans, design schedules, submissions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, client specifications, safety standards, and international codes.
• Oversee design quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout all project stages.

Technical Coordination & Interface Management

• Act as the design authority for power supply and electrical systems.
• Coordinate interfaces with clients, engineers, operators, contractors, and system suppliers.
• Manage technical clarifications, RFIs, and design changes, ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead and participate in technical coordination and interface meetings, including preparation of presentations and revised drawings.

System Integration & As-Built Documentation

• Coordinate with internal design teams and external parties to produce construction and as-built drawings.
• Review and manage electrical and system drawings, manufacturing drawings, and revised design documents.
• Ensure proper document control for all electrical and system-related documentation.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Support
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to design engineers.
Support project managers in technical decision-making, risk management, and programme coordination.
Assist in audits, inspections, and client or authority submissions when required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Automation, Control Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong background in power supply systems and electrical design.

Experience

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical or power supply system design.
• Proven experience in a Design Manager / System Design Manager / Senior Design role.
• Hands-on experience in railway, metro, airport rail, or large infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Solid experience in HV/LV substations, SCADA, UPS, and system integration.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of design management, interface coordination, and system integration.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across disciplines and organisations.
• Familiar with design submission processes, technical documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Good communication skills in a multi-cultural project environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major rail and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to international and large-scale system design projects.
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

About Us

China Railway Electrification Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Singapore Branch) is a subsidiary of China Railway Group Limited (CREC), a Fortune Global 500 company.

Established in 2018, the Singapore Branch focuses on electrical and power engineering works for major metro and infrastructure projects across the region.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1958, when CREEG constructed China’s first-ever electrified railway, the Group has grown into a comprehensive “10-in-1” enterprise, spanning engineering construction, design, R&D, industrial manufacturing, testing, supervision, logistics, operation & maintenance, real estate, and investment.

We are committed to delivering projects that meet the highest international standards in safety, quality, and innovation.