Principal Piping Engineer - Expression of Interest

Wood; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Global network of specialists

Career development

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer to join our Singapore team for a major chemical plant EPCM project. You will lead piping engineering across the project lifecycle, from concept through detailed design to start-up, delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions while mentoring engineers and aligning with multi-disciplinary teams.

Based in Singapore, the role offers exposure to world-class facilities, a global technical network, and opportunities to contribute to technically

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with substantial piping experience.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, LNG, or process industries.
• Proven EPCM/EPC project involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping engineering and design activities for a major chemical plant.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to the piping team.
• Review deliverables including stress analysis, line lists, and isometrics.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Piping design

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

3D design software

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Principal Piping Engineer to join our Singapore team in support of a major EPCM chemical plant project on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exceptional opportunity to provide technical leadership on the design and delivery of a world-scale chemical manufacturing facility, supporting engineering excellence across all phases of project execution.

Based in Singapore, you will lead piping engineering activities within a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective design solutions while mentoring engineers and contributing to the successful delivery of a significant capital project.

You must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Singapore. Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and suitably qualified professionals requiring Employment Pass sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Designing the Future. Transforming the World.

For more than 160 years, Wood has delivered some of the world's most complex engineering and project delivery solutions across the energy, chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and industrial sectors. Our expertise enables clients to improve operational performance, enhance sustainability, and deliver long-term value across their assets.

Join our Singapore office, strategically located at the heart of Asia Pacific's chemical and manufacturing industries. As one of the world's leading industrial and engineering hubs, Singapore provides the opportunity to work on landmark projects while enjoying a dynamic, multicultural, and highly collaborative working environment.

At Wood Singapore, you will work alongside industry-leading professionals in an inclusive culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous professional development.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and technically challenging projects with leading global chemical and industrial clients
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with market conditions
• Access to Wood's global network of technical specialists and subject matter experts
• Flexible working arrangements balancing project, client, and individual needs
• Structured professional development and leadership opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainable and innovative industrial developments

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Piping Discipline Manager, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, coordination, and delivery of piping engineering activities throughout the EPCM project lifecycle, including concept studies, FEED, detailed design, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading piping engineering and design activities for large-scale chemical and process plant facilities
• Providing technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to piping engineers and designers
• Developing piping specifications, material specifications, engineering standards, and design criteria
• Reviewing and approving piping deliverables including line lists, material take-offs, stress analysis reports, plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, and engineering calculations
• Ensuring compliance with client specifications, project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinating closely with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and project management teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions
• Supporting piping material selection, corrosion assessments, and constructability reviews
• Overseeing piping flexibility, stress analysis, equipment nozzle load assessments, and piping support design activities
• Participating in HAZOPs, model reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering workshops
• Supporting procurement activities, vendor package reviews, and technical bid evaluations
• Providing technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Managing technical risks and identifying opportunities to optimise design, schedule, cost, and operability outcomes
• Supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across the piping discipline

You will play a critical role in maintaining Wood's commitment to engineering excellence, safety, quality, and client satisfaction while contributing to the successful delivery of a major chemical plant development.

At Wood, you will join a global community of engineering professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for some of the world's most complex industrial challenges.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognised institution, you will have substantial experience delivering piping engineering solutions within the chemical, petrochemical, refining, LNG, pharmaceuticals, or process industries.

In Addition, You Will

• Have proven experience in a Principal Piping Engineer, Senior Piping Engineer, or Lead Piping Engineer role within EPCM or EPC project environments
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of piping system design, layout development, materials engineering, and piping stress analysis
• Possess strong expertise in international codes and standards including ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API, MSS, and relevant industry specifications
• Have experience supporting large-scale greenfield industrial projects from FEED through detailed design and construction
• Be highly proficient in piping design principles, plot plan optimisation, equipment layout, operability, maintainability, and constructability considerations
• Demonstrate experience reviewing piping stress analysis and ensuring system flexibility and integrity under all operating conditions
• Have experience supporting material selection and corrosion management programmes for chemical processing applications
• Be familiar with 3D design and modelling environments and multidisciplinary design reviews
• Possess strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Demonstrate excellent communication, technical report writing, and stakeholder management skills
• Be commercially aware with the ability to balance technical excellence, project schedule, and budget requirements
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering software tools

What Will Set You Apart

• Direct experience delivering piping engineering for large-scale chemical or petrochemical EPCM projects
• Experience supporting world-scale greenfield chemical manufacturing facilities
• Advanced knowledge of piping stress analysis software such as CAESAR II and AutoPIPE
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating complex design interfaces
• Chartered Engineer status or membership with a recognised professional engineering institution
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and operational readiness programmes
• Exposure to international projects across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, or other major industrial markets
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering standards, workshare execution strategies, and discipline best practices

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

If you are a Principal Piping Engineer looking to take a technical leadership role on a major chemical plant development while advancing your career with a leading global engineering consultancy, we would like to hear from you.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.