Principal Front-End Engineer

Elsa Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Principal Front-End Engineer to lead front-end engineering for oil and gas projects. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality proposals and design documentation while providing technical leadership across teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 12 years of relevant industry experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. This opportunity is suited for professionals passionate about delivering innovative solutions in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in front-end engineering within the oil & gas industry.
• Experience in at least three Field Development Plan (FDP) or Full Field Review (FFR) projects.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas upstream facilities and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end engineering (FEED / Concept / Pre-FEED) activities for oil & gas projects.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, FEED deliverables, and design documentation.
• Coordinate and integrate inputs from multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Project lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview:

The Principal Front-End Engineer is responsible for leading front-end engineering activities and delivering high-quality technical proposals, designs, and documentation for oil and gas projects. The role ensures all deliverables meet COMPANY standards, project requirements, and industry best practices while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead front-end engineering (FEED / Concept / Pre-FEED) activities for oil & gas projects
• Prepare and review technical proposals, FEED deliverables, and design documentation
• Coordinate and integrate inputs from multidisciplinary teams (process, facilities, subsea, drilling, and cost)
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with COMPANY standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to Field Development Plans (FDP) and Full Field Reviews (FFR) by providing technical assessments and recommendations
• Identify risks, technical gaps, and propose solutions during concept and front-end phases

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum 12 years of experience in front-end engineering within the oil & gas industry
• Experience in at least three (3) Field Development Plan (FDP) or Full Field Review (FFR) projects
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas upstream facilities, processing, and project lifecycle
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality engineering documentation and proposals on schedule