Project Engineer (Data Centre)

CANATEC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CANATEC PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to lead cooling-system projects for data centres and critical facilities. You will plan schedules, manage vendors, and drive end-to-end execution from setup to handover on customer sites.

The role requires hands-on installation, commissioning experience, MS Project/Excel proficiency, and strong problem-solving plus cross-functional coordination across ASEAN and China-bound travel.

Qualifications

• Min NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project engineering.
• Hands-on experience with cooling systems and data centre cooling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation plans.
• Spearhead end-to-end project implementation from setup to handover.
• Manage vendors/subcontractors for quality, timeline, and cost adherence.
• Review specifications and perform equipment setup, startup and commissioning.
• Ensure safety compliance and prepare RAMS and safety reports.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

NITEC in Mechanical Engineering

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.