Project Engineer

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd seeks a dedicated Project Engineer to lead IBMS integration, testing, and commissioning across East Singapore public infra projects. You will coordinate with LTA, statutory boards, main contractors, and vendors to ensure on-site execution and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services, with 3–5 years of hands-on project experience in Singapore.

Qualifications

• IBMS deployment experience or familiarity with BMS/SCADA.
• Experience liaising with government agencies, main contractors, and vendors.
• Strong site troubleshooting and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary site technical contact for client representatives and contractors.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies, OEMs and sub-contractors to ensure compliance and progress.
• Oversee on-site IBMS, PLC/SCADA installation and FAT/SAT/SIT/T&C activities.
• Prepare site documentation, RFIs, method statements, and progress updates.
• Maintain accurate site records and handover documentation.

Skills

IBMS deployment

Stakeholder management

Site troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Automation / Mechanical / Building Services

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and result-oriented Project Engineer to join our engineering team at SMITECH Engineering. In this role, you will lead the planning, site execution, system integration, and testing& commissioning (T&C) of Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS)and related M&E scopes for major public infrastructure and aviation/transit developments in East Singapore.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects in partnership with key government agencies such as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and statutory boards.

Key Responsibilities

Government Agency &Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary site technical contact point for client representatives, main contractors, consultants, and statutory officers.

• Liaise with statutory bodies and regulatory authorities (e.g., LTA, BCA, NEA, MOM, SP Group, CAG) to clear site inspections, regulatory submissions, and compliance audits.

Vendor & Sub-contractor Management:

• Manage day-to-day site coordination with specialist vendors, OEM system providers, software integrators, and M&E sub-contractors.

• Review vendor technical proposals, material submittals, and installation progress to ensure alignment with project schedules, quality baselines, and budget constraints.

Project Management & Site Execution:

• Oversee on-site installation of IBMS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and control equipment.

• Ensure all site activities strictly comply with public agency standards, Singapore Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, and Workplace Safety & Health(WSH) guidelines.

Technical & IBMS System Implementation:

• Coordinate the system interface matrix with multi-disciplinary trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Environmental Control Systems).

• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and final Testing & Commissioning (T&C).

Documentation & Commercial Support:

• Prepare and submit shop drawings, technical queries (RFIs), method statements, risk assessments, and progress updates.

• Maintain precise site measurement records, track variation orders (VOs), and compile Operation & Maintenance Manuals (OMM) for project handover.

Job Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on project engineering experience in Singapore.

• Proven track record in Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS), BMS, or SCADA deployment.

• Direct experience working on public infrastructure, LTA projects (MRT lines, depots, road tunnels), or major airport/facility developments.

• Demonstrated capability in liaising with government agencies, OEM system vendors, and main contractors.

Work Schedule & Location:

• Location: Based on project site in East Singapore.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, or night shifts when urgently required for site access windows, critical cut-overs, or testing &commissioning phases.

• Competencies: Strong technical communication, multi-party stakeholder management, and site troubleshooting capabilities. Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.