Principal Project Engineer

Wood Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Global connections

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Wood Group in Singapore is recruiting a Principal Project Engineer to lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering activities on major energy and industrial projects.

The role requires 8–12 years’ experience in relevant sectors, with strong leadership and ability to manage interfaces between project teams and clients, while ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years’ experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, power, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Proven leadership in design and engineering teams for FEED, PMC, and EPCM projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate multi-discipline teams.
• Familiarity with local permitting requirements (Singapore preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as the proactive engineering interface between the project team and the client.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering work and project engineering deliverables within budget and contract requirements.
• Coordinate multi-discipline activities, including model reviews, clash resolution, and site surveys.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders: discipline leads, project managers, procurement, construction, and permitting teams.
• Support FEED, PMC, and EPC projects, including monitoring EPC contractor engineering work and preparing ITB packages.
• Mentor technical staff and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Multi-discipline coord

Education

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Eng

Job description

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

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Project Engineer to join our growing operations in Singapore. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering activities on major projects across the energy and industrial sectors.

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What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Act as the proactive engineering interface between the project team and the client
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering work and project engineering deliverables within budget and contract requirements
• Coordinate multi-discipline activities, including model reviews, clash resolution, and site surveys
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders: discipline leads, project managers, procurement, construction, and permitting teams
• Support FEED, PMC, and EPC projects, including monitoring EPC contractor engineering work and preparing ITB packages
• Mentor technical staff and contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 8–12 years’ experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, power, or pharmaceutical projects
• Proven leadership in design and engineering teams for FEED, PMC, and EPCM projects
• Strong knowledge of engineering procedures, specifications, and standards
• Ability to lead and motivate multi-discipline teams
• Familiarity with local permitting requirements (Singapore preferred)

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.