Power Distribution System Engineer, Railway Project (South Jakarta)
Position Title: PDS Engineer – Power Distribution Systems
Reporting to: Construction Manager / Electrical Manager
Location: Project Site
Job Purpose:
The PDS Engineer shall be responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of Power Distribution System (PDS) equipment including LV/MV switchgear, distribution panels, RTU panels, cabling systems, wiring, terminations, and associated electrical infrastructure. The role requires close coordination with other disciplines like Civil, architectural, MEP, SCADA, Signaling, telecom, and commissioning teams to ensure timely and safe project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering & Construction
- Supervise installation of LV/MV switchgear, distribution boards, RTU panels, control panels, and associated electrical equipment.
- Review construction drawings, shop drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and technical specifications.
- Ensure installation works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable standards.
- Monitor subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with project quality and safety requirements.
- Coordinate equipment positioning, alignment, and interfacing with other systems.
- Cabling, Writing & Terminations
- Supervise cable tray, trucking, conduit, and support installations.
- Manage power, control, communication, and instrumentation cable laying activities.
- Verify cable routing, segregation, identification, tagging, and labelling requirements.
- Supervise cable gland installation, wiring, and termination works.
- Ensure all cable continuity, insulation resistance, and termination checks are completed prior to energization.
- RTU & Control Systems
- Supervise installation and wiring of RTU panels and associated field interfaces.
- Coordinate RTU integration with SCADA and control systems.
- Verify I/O mapping, communication interfaces, and signal integrity.
- Support communication testing between RTU, substations, and central control systems.
- Testing & Commissioning
- Review testing and commissioning procedures.
- Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and punch point clearance.
- Witness and perform:
> Continuity testing
> Insulation Resistance (IR) testing
> Earth continuity testing
> Functional testing
> Protection relay testing
> RTU and SCADA interface testing
> Energization and commissioning activities - Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and commissioning teams during testing and handover activities at site.
- Coordination & Interface Management
- Coordinate with Civil, Trackwork, Signaling, Telecom, SCADA, Mechanical, and Architectural teams to resolve site installation interface issues.
- Ensure access requirements, installation sequences, and interface dependencies are properly managed.
- Support construction planning and recovery activities to meet project milestones.
- Quality & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with project quality procedures and inspection requirements.
- Maintain installation records, test reports, and commissioning documentation.
- Review and update red-line drawings and as-built documentation.
- Assist in preparation of handover dossiers and final project documentation.
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure all activities comply with project HSE requirements.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
- Identify construction risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with permit-to work systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional certification or registration is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in electrical installation and commissioning projects.
- Experience in power distribution systems, substations, rail/transit projects, industrial plants, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in switchgear installation, RTU systems, cabling, testing, and commissioning.
- Familiarity with SCADA and control system interfaces is preferred.