Project Engineer (Electrical and Instrumentation) |Chemical Process Plant - SS10

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Electrical and Instrumentation. The role involves overseeing engineering projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project completion within quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for international assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering in EPC of chemical process plants.
• Proven track record of managing projects from engineering to completion.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and local standards.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours and overseas assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical/instrumentation projects, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Design E&I equipment and control systems, liaising with project teams.
• Manage site safety and supervise construction activities.
• Troubleshoot E&I issues during execution and commissioning.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and report to the project manager.

Skills

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Project Management

Control Systems Knowledge

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

DCS (Yokogawa)

PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer [Electrical and Instrumentation]

Working location: Jurong Island (Transport pick up: Jurong East)

Work hours: 8 am to 4.30 pm (Mon to Fri)

Salary range: $4500 - $6500 (Depending on experience) + $200 (Site Allowance)

Responsibilities

• Manage & oversee electrical/ instrumentation/ DCS engineering projects from the basic/detail engineering to installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Design and specify E&I equipment, control systems, instrumentation, review contractor/vendor specifications and drawings in liaison with the project team.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, resources allocation and management, and risk management strategies.
• Provide an on-site engineering service between contractor and internal project team to maintain control of construction including site safety, supervision, and safe work permit coordination.
• Review technical problems arising during construction, ensuring significant matters are formally resolved between contractor and internal project team.
• Report to project manager and liaises with other discipline engineers to ensure proper coordination and interface among different disciplines.
• Ensure that pertaining engineering activities are carried out in accordance with project requirements & specification.
• Investigate variation order and make recommendation for resolution.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including project management, discipline engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve E&I issues during the execution & commissioning phase.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct vendor workshop (FAT) and/ or construction site visits and inspections to monitor progress and identify potential issues.
• Develop and review project reports, including status updates, budget reports and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Bachelor of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a project engineering role, preferably in an electrical & instrumentation engineering of EPC of chemical process plant
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from the detail engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and completion hand-over.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, DCS (Yokogawa) and PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) programming.
• Strong understanding of electrical & instrumentation engineering principles, codes (NEC), and standards (local – Singapore Standard Code of Practice & international)
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours if needed.
• Willing to be posted overseas for long term assignment.