Senior / Project Engineer (E&I)

nippon sanso singapore ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Singapore Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineer, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) to lead the execution, testing, commissioning, and startup of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for Air Separation Plant projects in Singapore.

The role requires ensuring compliance with project specs, safety standards, and schedules while coordinating with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to achieve successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in E&I engineering, project execution, or commissioning.
• Experience with MV/LV power distribution, instrumentation and process control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial standards, electrical codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and oversee E&I systems including MV transformers, switchgear, MCC panels, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Review contractor/vendor technical specs, drawings, and documentation for compliance.
• Develop project execution plans, strategies, and risk mitigation measures.
• Provide on-site engineering support during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Supervise construction and installation ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• Plan, witness, and execute FAT and SAT to verify system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve E&I issues during project execution and start-up.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations.
• Ensure engineering activities align with approved specs, standards and client requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, testing procedures).
• Evaluate variation orders and change requests with recommendations.

Skills

E&I Engineering

Project Coordination

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Engineering

Job description

The Project Engineer, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) is responsible for the execution, testing, commissioning, and startup of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for Air Separation Plant projects.

The role ensures compliance with project specifications, safety standards, quality requirements, and schedules while coordinating with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to achieve successful project delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, specify, and oversee Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) systems, including MV transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCC panels, power distribution systems, instrumentation, and control systems.

• Review and approve contractor and vendor technical specifications, engineering drawings, calculations, and related documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Develop project execution plans, engineering strategies, and risk mitigation measures to support successful project delivery.

• Provide on-site engineering support during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.

• Supervise construction and installation works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Plan, witness, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to verify system performance and functionality.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues encountered during project execution and plant start-up.

• Coordinate effectively with project managers, consultants, contractors, vendors, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

• Ensure all engineering activities are executed in accordance with approved project specifications, standards, codes, and client requirements.

• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, including P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument indexes, control narratives, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation.

• Evaluate variation orders, technical deviations, and change requests, and provide recommendations for resolution and implementation.

• Monitor project progress, engineering deliverables, budget performance, schedule compliance, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support project reporting, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or management in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in E&I engineering, project execution, or commissioning within industrial, manufacturing, or process plant environments.

• Experience with MV/LV power distribution systems, instrumentation, and process control systems.

• Familiarity with industrial standards, electrical codes, and safety regulations.

• Experience in Air Separation Unit (ASU), Industrial Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas projects is an advantage.