Senior Project Engineer (APAC) - Automation Instruments

Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Singapore seeks a Solutions Senior Project Engineer to deliver customized automation solutions. The role encompasses project management, stakeholder liaison, and leading engineering tasks to ensure high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience in project engineering, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector. This position offers opportunities for on-site supervision and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project engineering or solution delivery.
• Experience in custody transfer or fiscal metering systems within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within defined timeframes and budget.
• Engage directly with customer technical teams to align requirements.
• Execute engineering and design activities according to specifications.
• Oversee and support on-site activities such as system installation.

Skills

Process automation expertise

Instrumentation knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Project management proficiency

Communication skills

Quality control experience

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, or Automation Engineering

Job description

Bonus: Performance Bonus

About the Role

The Solutions Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing engineering and design tasks for customer-specific solutions within the Solution Business Center Asia Pacific (SBC APAC). This role ensures that engineered systems meet customer specifications, industry standards, and quality expectations. Acting as a technical liaison between customers, internal teams, and external partners, the Solutions Sr. Project Engineer plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality, customized automation solutions from design through commissioning.

This role will be based in Singapore, is part of the Solution Business Center (SBC APAC) and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Project Objectives & Delivery

Deliver projects within defined timeframes and budget.

Ensure project scope and quality meet customer and internal expectations.

Customer & Stakeholder Liaison

• Engage directly with customer technical teams to align requirements, resolve issues, and co‑develop optimal solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across SBC, other entities, suppliers, and partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Validate customer requirements for order processing.

Project Management & Execution

• Execute engineering and design activities in accordance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality guidelines.
• Manage quality assurance processes including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and customer approvals.
• Oversee and support on‑site activities such as system installation, construction supervision, and commissioning.
• Provide regular project updates to the Project / Engineering Manager.

Documentation & Data Management

• Maintain and manage all project‑related documentation.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor project team members as needed.

Customer Satisfaction & Communication

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through clear and proactive communication.
• Liaise with customers and management on production capabilities, schedules, inspections, and issue resolution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as required to support the company’s business strategy.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in process automation, instrumentation, or systems engineering.
• Ability to interpret and apply customer specifications and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills for effective collaboration with customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in quality control processes, including FAT/SAT.
• Willingness to travel for on‑site supervision and commissioning.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project engineering or solution delivery, particularly in custody transfer or fiscal metering systems within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven track record in project management and familiarity with project management tools.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and relevant industry standards, codes, and procedures.

Working hours

Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5:30pm