ICA Engineer

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd is seeking an ICA Engineer to review design specs, coordinate interfaces across disciplines and support PLC/SCADA/HMI and telemetry deployments. The role covers instrument selection, control panels, data sheets and system architecture with hands-on testing and commissioning responsibilities.

The candidate will supervise installation, perform factory/site tests, troubleshoot integration issues and prepare documentation for handover, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant ICA, process automation or control-system experience, preferably with an M&E contractor.
• Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial or process-related projects is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, field instrumentation and industrial communication protocols.
• Able to interpret P&IDs, control schematics, instrument loop diagrams and system architecture drawings.
• Practical experience in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and system integration.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and relevant engineering or configuration software is advantageous.
• Strong coordination, documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for an Assistant ICA Engineer position.

Responsibilities

• Review ICA design specifications, drawings, control philosophies, instrument schedules and technical submissions.
• Coordinate ICA interfaces with mechanical, electrical, process, civil and other project disciplines.
• Support the design and implementation of PLC, SCADA, HMI, telemetry and process-control systems.
• Review instrument selection, datasheets, control panels, system architecture and communication networks.
• Prepare method statements, technical submissions, material submissions and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on equipment delivery, installation and integration.
• Supervise installation of instruments, control panels, cabling and associated field devices.
• Conduct or witness factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, loop checks and functional tests.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control logic, communication and system-integration issues.
• Support testing, commissioning, performance verification and client handover.
• Maintain test records, as-built drawings, operation manuals and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, approved drawings, safety requirements and applicable standards.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Testing & commissioning

System integration

Documentation

Independent & teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review ICA design specifications, drawings, control philosophies, instrument schedules and technical submissions.
• Coordinate ICA interfaces with mechanical, electrical, process, civil and other project disciplines.
• Support the design and implementation of PLC, SCADA, HMI, telemetry and process-control systems.
• Review instrument selection, datasheets, control panels, system architecture and communication networks.
• Prepare method statements, technical submissions, material submissions and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on equipment delivery, installation and integration.
• Supervise installation of instruments, control panels, cabling and associated field devices.
• Conduct or witness factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, loop checks and functional tests.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control logic, communication and system-integration issues.
• Support testing, commissioning, performance verification and client handover.
• Maintain test records, as-built drawings, operation manuals and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, approved drawings, safety requirements and applicable standards.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant ICA, process automation or control-system experience, preferably with an M&E contractor.
• Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, industrial or process-related projects is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, field instrumentation and industrial communication protocols.
• Able to interpret P&IDs, control schematics, instrument loop diagrams and system architecture drawings.
• Practical experience in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and system integration.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and relevant engineering or configuration software is advantageous.
• Strong coordination, documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for an Assistant ICA Engineer position.