Principal Project Engineer

Wood; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful and interesting projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive salary reviews

Professional development planning

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is recruiting a Principal Project Engineer in Singapore to lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering on major energy and industrial projects. You will act as the proactive interface between the project team and the client, ensuring timely delivery within budget and contract requirements.

You will mentor staff, monitor EPC contractor work, and drive engineering standards across FEED, PMC, and EPCM efforts. Singapore location with onsite work.

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).

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

Project leadership

Multi-discipline coordination

Client interface

FEED/PMC/EPCM experience

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

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.