Engineer (Power Systems/North Region)

Contract Period: Permanent / 2-year Contract

Applications are invited for the above vacancy in the Planning & Design Branch of North Region. Reporting to the Senior Engineer of the Branch, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plan and design distribution system projects in accordance with relevant statutory regulations, design standards, code of practices, Supply Rules and technical guidelines
• Liaise with other functions within CLP Power and external parties including developers, consultants and architects on the detailed requirements of individual projects and obtain agreement on interface designs
• Carry out business development and renewable initiatives including Feed-in-Tariff (FiT), Data Centre development, Electric Vehicles development, innovation and sales-initiated opportunities
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders on establishment and implementation of new policies, guidelines, processes and projects
• Support first-time engineering and site trial on innovation projects
• Perform functional and technical safety audit and quality assurance checks for both internal staff and contractors with reference to legislative requirements as well as pre-determined policies, Company procedures, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality standards and programmes
• Liaise and co-ordinate with various departments for project work, and plan, schedule and set-up proper procedures and precautions to meet the Company’s requirements and Safety Rules
• Ensure adequate and justifiable budgets are prepared for the activities of the Branch, and control the expenditure
• Review safety, work and other documents prepared by subordinates or contractors to ensure compliance with procedures and cost control principles
• Supervise, coach, appraise and motivate subordinates to meet present and future business needs
• Ensure proper record updating and management
• Perform standby duty after normal office hours and during adverse weather condition / typhoon period, and carry out emergency repairs / shift duties as and when required

Requirements:

• A recognized university degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant engineering experience in electricity industry
• Possession of 11kV Authorized Person qualification is an advantage
• Good understanding of CLP Power Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules and relevant safety procedures, engineering standards and codes of practice
• Analytical and able to work under pressure and tight schedule
• Strong sense of responsibility, with good safety knowledge and mindset
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of functionalities of PC application e.g. Power BI, MS PowerPoint, Power Automate, MS Excel
• Ability to work independently and communicate technical concepts in English and Cantonese, verbally and written
• Possession of a valid Driving License (class 1, 2) is preferred

Candidates with less qualification and/or experience but demonstrate good potential for further development will be considered for a position at lower grade.