Project Engineer

CANATEC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CANATEC PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a proactive Project Engineer to lead mechanical system projects from planning to handover. You will coordinate schedules, vendors, and resources while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on-site.

You will review technical documents, install and commission cooling systems, and provide hands-on support and training to partners across ASEAN and China. Willingness to travel and work at client sites is essential.

Qualifications

• NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in project engineering, with hands-on experience in cooling systems.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Excel for scheduling and reporting.
• Hands-on installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of cooling systems.
• Familiarity with Singapore workplace safety regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation plans.
• Spearhead end-to-end project implementation (setup → commissioning → handover).
• Manage vendors/subcontractors for quality, timeline, and cost adherence.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and scope documents for compliance.
• Conduct equipment setup, startup, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot post-handover technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and training to local partners on system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare progress payment claims, variation orders, and project documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

With our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our growing company.

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Planning & Execution

• Develop project schedules, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation plans.
• Spearhead end-to-end project implementation (setup → commissioning → handover).
• Manage vendors/subcontractors for quality, timeline, and cost adherence.

2) Technical Leadership

• Review technical specifications, drawings, and scope documents for compliance.
• Conduct equipment setup, startup, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot post-handover technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and training to local partners on system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

3) Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance withSingapore safety regulations(e.g., WSH Act).
• Prepare and submit risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safety reports.

4) Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as primary technical contact for clients, consultants, and vendors.
• Lead project meetings and deliver progress updates to cross-functional teams.
• Prepare progress payment claims, variation orders, and project documentation.

5) Continuous Improvement

• Optimize project tracking methods and reporting tools for real-time visibility.
• Develop and deliver operational/maintenance training to clients.

Requirements

• Min NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project engineering, with hands-on experience in cooling systems, preferably involving data centre cooling solutions, CRAC, precision air-conditioning, or other mission-critical cooling infrastructure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project/Excel for scheduling and reporting.

• Hands-on experience in the installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting of cooling systems.

• Familiarity with Singapore's workplace safety regulations and industry standards.

• Exceptional problem-solving, project management, decision-making skills and cross-functional coordination.

• Ability to coordinate with customers, contractors, and internal teams, while handling project challenges and meeting deadlines under tight schedules and changing project priorities.

• Willingness to travel extensively across ASEAN countries and China to support project execution.

• Comfortable working at customer sites, construction sites, industrial facilities, and data centre environments.

• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required to meet project schedules and commissioning activities.

• Team player with a positive, motivated, and willing-to-learn attitude.