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Construction Project Engineer – Electrical

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Real Estate

Job Summary

Site supervision & quality

  • Conduct daily site walks to review progress and quality of electrical works raise quality observations and update the project team.
  • Inspect trenches pits ductbanks cable trays / ladders busways cable pulling jointing and terminations panels and earthing / lightning protection systems in accordance with the agreed ITP.
  • Supervise installation of MV/LV switchgear transformers generators UPS and battery systems PDUs / RPPs lighting small power and electrical interfaces with BMS / EPMS and ELV systems.
  • Review the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) developed by the GC; direction on quality and design is to be given through the client in line with the project governance.
  • Verify that equipment is installed in accordance with approved shop drawings manufacturer requirements and technical specifications; prepare Installation Inspection Reports (IIR) highlighting non-conformances and follow up rectification.
  • Record every defect or issue as an observation; issue NCRs to the GC (copied to the Construction Manager) where works do not comply with contract drawings approved shop drawings or specifications and drive timely close-out.
  • Verify that adequate protection of equipment and systems is maintained during construction in line with the clients Equipment Protection Plan.

Testing & commissioning

  • Witness and verify electrical testing (insulation resistance continuity earthing high-pot primary / secondary injection protection relay settings thermographic scans) and review test records.
  • Confirm that installations are complete inspected and signed off before proceeding to commissioning (Level 15 / IST) and support energisation and EVN grid connection activities under strict LOTO and permit-to-work controls.

Reporting HSE & close-out

  • Attend project meetings and arrange ad-hoc coordination meetings with the General Contractor (GC) design consultants and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor and log GC construction activities; prepare weekly reports covering progress mock-ups / benchmarks RFIs NCRs and technical issues.
  • Assess GC means and methods against the most stringent applicable global national and local standards and notify the client immediately of any deficiencies.
  • Participate in GC incident investigations ensuring root causes are established and effective control measures implemented.
  • Support authority inspections construction acceptance (nghiệm thu) as-built and O&M documentation and handover.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 58 years experience in electrical / MEP site supervision preferably on data centres semiconductor / high-tech manufacturing industrial plants mission-critical facilities or large commercial developments.
  • Strong technical knowledge and proven delivery of MV/LV power distribution standby power UPS earthing and lightning protection systems.
  • Good understanding of Vietnamese electrical codes and standards (TCVN / QCVN) IEC standards and international best practice; awareness of electrical safety (e.g. NFPA 70E) is an advantage.
  • Valid Grade I or Grade II Construction Practising Certificate (Chứng chỉ hành nghề hoạt động xây dựng) in construction supervision for the relevant discipline mandatory for Vietnamese nationals.
  • Good spoken and written English able to write clear site reports and communicate confidently with international clients and consultants.

Personal Attributes:

  • Safety-conscious detail-oriented and disciplined in record-keeping; confident in challenging contractors on quality.
  • Strong team spirit and a positive mindset with a commitment to integrity and doing the right thing every time.

Additional Information :

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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