Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

Gradiant; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Selangor, Malaysia, seeks a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager in all aspects of project execution for water and wastewater facilities.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, HSE, and Testing & Commissioning teams to drive timely delivery, safety, and cost efficiency. The role emphasizes coordinating schedules, maintaining documents, and interfacing with clients to translate requirements into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, engineering sector, refineries, chemical plants, or equivalent industries.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project or other project management software.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and AutoCAD is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review project schedules in coordination with the Planner.
• Obtain project status updates from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Testing & Commissioning teams and ensure regular updates.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project objectives, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality completion.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of key project documents, including schedules, HSE documents (JMS & JSA), procurement lists, and construction manpower/equipment planning.
• Track project progress, analyze trends, and prepare status reports with recommendations for action.
• Interact with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Address client concerns, complaints, and requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve project-related issues in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure all project activities comply with industry standards, codes, policies, and performance requirements.
• Monitor project compliance with health, safety, contractual, and legal requirements.
• Work with external vendors and purchasing teams to specify equipment components, manage material take-offs, requisitions, and coordinate deliveries.
• Ensure alignment of procurement activities with project cost control and schedule requirements.
• Track project performance against key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain project databases and ensure proper documentation and backups.
• Conduct regular meetings, prepare meeting minutes (MOM), and ensure clear communication among stakeholders.
• Work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Support Gradiant’s subsidiaries globally, as required.
• Maintain strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth project execution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Gradiant Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Selangor, Malaysia, seeks a Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager in all aspects of project execution for water and wastewater facilities.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, HSE, and Testing & Commissioning teams to drive timely delivery, safety, and cost efficiency. The role emphasizes coordinating schedules, maintaining documents, and interfacing with clients to translate requirements into actionable plans.