Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static & Piping)

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Singapore. The role requires expertise in Static and Piping disciplines, overseeing engineering activities for Oil & Gas projects. Candidates must possess a Mechanical Engineering degree, at least 10 years of experience with substantial involvement in Oil & Gas projects, and be skilled in technical design and project coordination. This is a full-time, office-based position with an expected contract duration until March 2030.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in relevant fields.
• At least 6 years experience in Oil & Gas industry, particularly in Static/Piping.
• Proven ability to manage cost, time, and quality for diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering services ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct engineering activities including site surveys and commissioning.
• Plan and coordinate activities for multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering (Static & Piping)

Project coordination

Technical assurance practices

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer status

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Static & Piping)

Location:Singapore
Employment Type:Full-Time
Work Schedule:5 days per week, office-based
Contract Duration:Until March 2030

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Static & Piping disciplines to provide technical design and engineering services across major Oil & Gas projects. The role involves overseeing engineering activities from concept through FEED, detailed design, and commissioning, ensuring adherence to standards, project schedules, budgets, and HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and engineering services in Mechanical Engineering for assigned projects, ensuring quality, schedule, cost, and HSE compliance.
• Conduct mechanical engineering activities, including site surveys, engineering studies, FEED, detailed design, and commissioning.
• Apply technical assurance practices, engineering standards, environmental, and safety policies in all engineering work.
• Review technical deviations and variations to approved guidelines, codes, and standards.
• Plan and coordinate activities of multidiscipline engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of technical services.
• Coordinate engineering designs, develop and review multi-disciplinary work scopes, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness.
• Review and approve method statements from contractors, liaising to resolve technical issues.
• Develop, update, and monitor engineering schedules and contribute to FEED/EPIC scheduling activities for effective project delivery.
• Evaluate technical bid packages for scope compliance and review contract changes or variations.
• Support personal and team technical development, mentoring Associate Engineers as part of structured training initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer status or equivalent is preferable.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post-graduate experience, including at least 6 years in the Oil & Gas industry in Static and/or Piping disciplines. Expert-level competency required in at least one discipline.
• Experience across concept development, FEED, EPIC, and providing technical support to site/plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, international codes, and company standards.
• Proven ability to manage time, cost, and quality in greenfield and brownfield projects, including multiple-project environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent in English.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge in Mechanical Engineering (Static & Piping).
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Competency in reviewing and approving contractor deliverables and method statements.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and project coordination abilities.
• Commitment to HSE standards and quality assurance.
• Mentoring and training skills for junior engineers.