Principal Project Engineer - Lead Energy Projects

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

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.