Project Engineer

Overseas Technical Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OVERSEAS TECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. seeks a lead to coordinate engineering activities for EPC and plant modification projects.

You will ensure technical requirements are met and progress is monitored to support successful project delivery. You will review client specifications, maintain engineering documents, and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure design compliance and smooth execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in process, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, energy, or industrial plants.
• Experience with EPC, plant construction, maintenance, fabrication, piping and tanks is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs/PEFS, isometrics and general arrangement drawings.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and progress reporting (S-curves, look-ahead schedules).
• Strong communication and coordination with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for EPC, plant modification, and construction projects to meet objectives.
• Review client specifications and technical requirements to integrate into engineering activities.
• Maintain project engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and correspondence with the Project Manager and Document Controller.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and site personnel on technical requirements and execution details.
• Review engineering drawings and documents including P&IDs, PFDs/PEFS, isometric drawings and layouts for design compliance.
• Prepare and coordinate technical submissions, risk assessments, ITPs, and lifting plans for approvals.
• Identify technical issues and develop solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support material take-off, quantity estimation, and selection of materials and equipment for cost estimation.
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions and coordinate with Procurement and suppliers.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Overview

OVERSEAS TECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is a specialist engineering and construction firm delivering technical solutions for industrial, oil & gas, and energy projects with a focus on quality, safety, and project execution excellence.

Job Summary

You will lead and coordinate engineering activities for EPC, plant modification, and construction projects, ensuring technical requirements are met and project progress is monitored to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and commercial research to identify project risks, opportunities, and solutions for feasibility and front-end engineering studies
• Review client specifications, scope of work, and technical requirements to integrate them into engineering and construction activities
• Establish and maintain project engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and correspondence in coordination with Project Manager and Document Controller
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and site personnel to clarify technical requirements and project execution details
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and documents including P&IDs, PFDs/PEFS, isometric drawings, and layouts to ensure design compliance
• Prepare and coordinate technical submissions, method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, and lifting plans for project approval
• Execute engineering activities for EPC, plant modification, maintenance, fabrication, and construction projects to meet project objectives
• Identify technical issues, constructability challenges, and interface conflicts, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement solutions
• Support material take-off, quantity estimation, and selection of materials and equipment to assist in project cost estimation
• Prepare and raise Purchase Requisitions for project materials, equipment, tools, and consumables, coordinating with Procurement and suppliers
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and assist in preparing project schedules, look-ahead schedules, S-curves, and progress reports
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports covering manpower, materials, construction status, and key project issues
• Coordinate site activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, and project requirements
• Collaborate with site teams on work permits, toolbox meetings, gas testing, and confined-space entry procedures as applicable
• Support Project Manager / Construction Manager in managing technical, commercial, and site-related project matters
• Travel and deploy to various project sites as required to support project execution

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in process, oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, energy, or industrial plant industries
• Experience in EPC, plant construction, maintenance, fabrication, piping, mechanical equipment, or tanks projects
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and documents including P&IDs, PFDs/PEFS, isometric, and general arrangement drawings
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software
• Ability to develop and monitor project schedules including S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and progress reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is preferred
• Good understanding of project execution, construction methodology, material procurement, and site coordination
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
• Willingness to work in demanding project/s {{Truncated...}}