Principal Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead process engineering across LNG terminal and downstream Oil & Gas projects in Singapore. You will guide feasibility, pre-FEED, FEED and EPCM phases, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective designs.

This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chain to meet project objectives. The ideal candidate brings 10–20 years in process design, strong leadership, and hands‑on experience with major

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s or equivalent).
• 10–20 years of experience in process design across Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED and EPCM project phases.
• Experience in downstream Oil & Gas projects with onshore LNG regasification.
• Strong capability in process design development: PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, sizing, hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across full project lifecycle.
• Lead process engineering activities in compliance with HSEQ standards and regulations.
• Develop and deliver outputs: PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, heat and material balances, equipment sizing, datasheets, control philosophies, safety studies.
• Ensure deliverables comply with codes and Wood quality requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and vendors to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Process design engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Aspen Plus

UniSim

Flarenet

Pipenet

Job description

Job Description

Wood has an opportunity for an experienced Principal Process Engineer to join our team in Singapore, supporting the delivery of LNG Terminal and downstream Oil & Gas projects. The role will provide process engineering leadership across feasibility, pre‑FEED, FEED and EPCM project phases, ensuring safe, compliant, cost‑effective and operationally sound process designs. Will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project management, clients and the supply chain to successfully deliver project objectives in line with Wood’s standards, systems and values.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered for industry‑leading clients
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by employee networks that encourage an inclusive and collaborative workplace
• Competitive salary with regular market‑aligned reviews
• Commitment to continued professional development, with tailored development plans
• Global connections, working alongside experts across Wood’s international business

Responsibilities

As a Principal Process Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and accountability across the full project lifecycle. You will:

• Lead and deliver process engineering activities in compliance with HSEQ standards, project procedures and regulatory requirements
• Act as Process Lead Engineer, providing technical leadership, mentoring and oversight to process engineers and designers
• Develop and deliver key process engineering outputs, including PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, heat and material balances, equipment sizing, datasheets, control philosophies, feasibility and process safety studies
• Ensure all technical deliverables are prepared, reviewed, verified and approved in accordance with applicable codes, standards, legislation and Wood quality requirements
• Ensure process designs meet operational, safety and constructability requirements, supporting constructability and design reviews as required
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, project management, clients and vendors to deliver cost‑effective, safe and fit‑for‑purpose solutions within budget and schedule
• Support resource planning, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical input to proposals, tenders and project execution planning

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise and leadership capability in process engineering, combined with the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Key requirements include:

• Degree‑qualified in Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s level or equivalent)
• 10–20 years of experience in process design engineering across Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED and EPCM project phases
• Proven experience in downstream Oil & Gas projects, high emphasis on ‘onshore LNG’ Regassification involving terminals and FSRU facilities.
• Strong technical capability in process design development, including Process simulations, PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, equipment sizing, hydraulics, and flare and relief systems
• Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard process engineering software such as Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II, Aspen Plus, UniSim, Flarenet and Pipenet
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary EPC or consultancy environments
• Strong communication, strategic thinking and decision‑making skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results

If you are an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in LNG & downstream Oil & Gas projects, we’d 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.