Electrical and Instrumentation Project Engineer

Kuraray; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced project engineer to manage electrical and instrumentation projects. The candidate should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience in an EPC environment. Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems is essential. The role offers opportunities for overseas assignments and requires strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in project engineering in EPC of chemical process plant.
• Proven track record of managing projects from engineering to commissioning.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee electrical/ instrumentation engineering projects.
• Design and specify E&I equipment and control systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and conduct vendor workshops.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)

DCS (Yokogawa)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage & oversee electrical/ instrumentation/ DCS engineering projects from the basic/ detail engineering to installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Design and specify E&I equipment, control systems, instrumentation, review contractor/ vendor specifications and drawings in liaison with the project team.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, resources allocation and management, and risk management strategies.
• Provide an on-site engineering service between contractor and internal project team to maintain control of construction including site safety, supervision, and safe work permit coordination.
• Review technical problems arising during construction, ensuring significant matters are formally resolved between the contractor and internal project team.
• Report to project manager and liaises with other discipline engineers to ensure proper coordination and interface among different disciplines.
• Ensure that pertaining engineering activities are carried out in accordance with project requirements & specifications.
• Investigate variation order and make recommendations for resolution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve E&I issues during the execution & commissioning phase.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including project management, discipline engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct vendor workshop (FAT) and/ or construction site visits and inspections to monitor progress and identify potential issues.
• Develop and review project reports, including status updates, budget reports and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Bachelor of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in project engineering role, preferably in an electrical & instrumentation engineering of EPC of chemical process plant.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from the detail engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and completion hand-over.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, DCS (Yokogawa) and PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) programming.
• Strong understanding of electrical & instrumentation engineering principles, codes (NEC), and standards (local – Singapore Standard Code of Practice & international)
• Excellent leadership, communication, supervision, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently & effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Possess relevant digital skills to collect, analyze and visualize data such as Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Power BI, SQL.
• Strong problem solving, organizational skills, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Willing to be posted overseas for long term assignment.