Lead Naval Power & Propulsion Engineer

About the role

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Engineer to lead the design and technical delivery of electrical power conversion, propulsion, automation and control systems for naval-marine and defence projects. Based in Singapore, you will be the primary technical point of contact for projects across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region, working with the UK Naval Centre of Excellence, project managers, shipyards and equipment suppliers. You will own the technical integrity of projects from design and manufacturing through testing, commissioning, sea trials and in-service support.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to project teams and stakeholders across Singapore and APAC, and coordinate regional engineering activities with the UK Naval Centre of Excellence.
• Design and evaluate shipboard electrical power, propulsion, automation and control systems, and develop specifications, drawings and documentation for generators, main switchboards, transformers, propulsion converters, electric motors, energy storage systems and cabling.
• Review electrical schematics, drawings and documentation for accuracy and compliance with health and safety requirements, maritime standards and classification society rules such as Lloyd's Register, ABS and DNV.
• Own the technical integrity of projects through design, manufacturing, FAT, HAT, SAT and through-life support, and present or review deliverables at design reviews.
• Work with project management teams, shipyards, subcontractors and suppliers to integrate marine systems and resolve technical issues.
• Support Sales and Commercial Operations during naval tenders by evaluating technical proposals.
• Identify and implement improvements to marine engineering processes, tools and system designs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of progressive experience in an engineering or site-based technical role, including direct experience on naval-marine and defence projects.
• Knowledge of industrial power conversion and shipboard electrical systems.
• Experience in design engineering, field engineering, manufacturing, shop assembly or management of spares and replacement parts.
• Ability to develop and interpret complex technical specifications, drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly and work with customers, suppliers and internal teams across APAC.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with project budgets, schedules and contractual obligations.
• Willingness to travel for site activities, testing, trials and stakeholder meetings.
• Right to live and work in Singapore; shortlisted candidates face heightened security checks.

Desired qualifications

• On-site commissioning experience on large-scale projects, including FAT, HAT or SAT.
• Experience applying electrical drives in naval, commercial marine or offshore environments.
• Ability to interpret low- and medium-voltage power system studies (protection and coordination, voltage drop, load flow, harmonics, cable sizing, EMC).
• Strong technical problem-solving and report-writing skills.