Cargo Project Engineer – Heavy Lift & Seafastening

Swire Shipping Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Shipping Pte Ltd. seeks a highly skilled Cargo Superintendent to provide technical guidance and operational oversight for project cargo operations. You will ensure safe lifting, stowage and securing per standards, while collaborating with commercial and operations teams across regions.

The role requires hands-on experience in heavy cargo solutions, risk assessment and a willingness to travel regionally and internationally. Strong communication and team skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis and relevant design standards; motion response and stability calculations.
• Knowledge of ship classifications rules and IMO rules.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in cargo transport and engineering for various cargo types on different vessels.
• Provide transport engineering solutions in heavy lifting, sea-fastening, ship stability and structural analysis.
• Prepare and update cargo stowage, lifting, sea-fastening and other operational plans.
• Support commercial and chartering teams in transport cargo tenders and enquiries.
• Plan and develop safe, cost-efficient operational and transport engineering solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and manage cargo operations and projects.
• Attend technical and operations meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure operations comply with latest plans, policies and legislative requirements.
• Conduct pre-inspection of cargo and attend pre-operations meetings for smooth loading/discharging.
• Supervise and assist as Cargo Superintendent on board during loading/discharging.
• Monitor and report daily operations on board.
• Prepare detailed loading/discharge reports.
• Ensure HSE standards are maintained by vessel crew and subcontractors at port calls.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Stability calculations

Structural drawings

Classification Society rules

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ANSYS

FEA software

Job description

Swire Shipping Pte Ltd. seeks a highly skilled Cargo Superintendent to provide technical guidance and operational oversight for project cargo operations. You will ensure safe lifting, stowage and securing per standards, while collaborating with commercial and operations teams across regions.

The role requires hands-on experience in heavy cargo solutions, risk assessment and a willingness to travel regionally and internationally. Strong communication and team skills are essential.