Wai Mon Theint On Electrical Engineering Careers
For Senior Electrical Engineer Wai Mon Theint, engineering is more than just a profession, it’s a lifelong curiosity. Based in Black & White Engineering’s Singapore office, she’s spent the past three years contributing to the company’s most complex infrastructure projects, including data centres and renewable systems.
- Date
- 23 June 2025
- Author
- By Justine Jackson
Her experience reflects how electrical engineering careers often evolve through a mix of hands-on project work, continuous learning and exposure to different sectors.
Building Experience Across Projects
“I’ve always been interested in how things function especially the systems that power our daily lives, so electrical engineering felt like a logical fit,” she explains.
“After graduating, I started in design and coordination roles and gradually took on larger infrastructure projects across sectors like transportation, institutions, renewables and now data centres.”
With each step, Wai Mon has deepened both her technical knowledge and project management capabilities. But it’s not just the complexity that keeps her motivated as an electrical engineer, it’s the continuous growth and real-world impact. “There’s always something new to learn in the engineering field and a chance to make a tangible impact.”
Navigating Challenges
Still, the journey hasn’t been without its challenges. As a woman in engineering, Wai Mon has often encountered assumptions about her capabilities or found herself one of the few women on site.
“It can be isolating, especially early on in my career when I didn’t see many women in senior roles,” she says. “But over time I’ve learned to build credibility through results, letting the quality of my work speak for itself.”
The Role of Support and Mentorship
She also highlights the importance of mentorship, learning networks and staying sharp technically. “Support from peers and mentors makes a big difference. And keeping up with new knowledge reinforces your authority.”
Wai Mon is passionate about encouraging more women to pursue and stick with engineering.
Her message to young women is clear and inspiring:
“Go for it. Don’t let preconceptions dictate your future. You belong in this field. Stay curious, keep motivated and create something you are proud of. Success in this field takes more than technical skills, it’s about resilience, communication and collaboration too.” Her advice reflects the wider reality of electrical engineering careers, where resilience, communication and collaboration are just as important as technical skills.
Looking Ahead
She hopes to see more women shaping the future of the industry and striving towards leadership roles.
“I’d love to see more women in senior and decision-making roles, where innovation happens. But we also need inclusive workplaces that genuinely support growth, development and flexibility. Real inclusion requires deeper change. That change is happening but it needs to accelerate.”
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