Project Engineer

SmartHire by SEEK; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECT MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD. is seeking a Project Engineer for Construction to support delivery across multiple sites, coordinating plans, costs, and compliance.

You will liaise with contractors and owners, prepare costings, and monitor progress while ensuring safety and regulatory standards. The role requires travel to sites and staying on project locations when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical) is required.
• 3–5 years of related construction project experience.
• Strong technical, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design/visualisation software.
• Familiarity with codes, regulations, standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering projects: prepare schedules, monitor progress and manage scopes.
• Liaise with main contractors and project owners for engineering support.
• Maintain accurate project records across all stages of delivery.
• Ensure work complies with codes, policies, and standards.
• Assist with tender cost calculations and prepare costings/claims.
• Support project managers in coordinating subcontractors and field teams.
• Attend site meetings to schedule, coordinate and monitor works.
• Review tasks and initiate corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Technical ability

Problem-solving

Communication

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client "ECT MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD." is seeking a Project Engineer for Construction to join their team! This is an opportunity to support engineering project delivery through planning, site coordination, cost management, contractor liaison and compliance monitoring across construction sites.

What you'll be doing?

• Coordinate engineering projects: Prepare schedules, coordinate activities, monitor progress and manage assigned project scopes.
• Support stakeholders: Liaise with main contractors and project owners to provide engineering support.
• Maintain documentation: Keep accurate project records throughout each stage of delivery.
• Monitor compliance: Ensure work meets applicable codes, policies, standards and specifications.
• Support tender submissions: Assist with project cost calculations for tender bids.
• Prepare costings and claims: Compute and prepare project costings and claims.
• Coordinate subcontractors: Support project managers in managing subcontractors and workers.
• Attend site meetings: Support the scheduling, coordination and monitoring of site works.
• Resolve engineering issues: Review tasks and initiate timely corrective actions.
• Support wider priorities: Complete other duties assigned by the manager.

Who are they looking for?

• Engineering qualification: A Diploma or Degree in Engineering, such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Technical capability: Strong technical, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Software proficiency: Computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualisation software such as AutoCAD.
• Industry knowledge: Familiarity with applicable codes, regulations, best practices and performance standards.
• Communication skills: Good written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Project flexibility: Ability to support projects involving multiple disciplines and travel to different sites.
• Site commitment: Willingness to travel to construction sites and stay at project locations for several months when required.