Specification Review Team Engineer

GENNAL ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine and offshore engineering firm based in Singapore is seeking a Specification Review Team Engineer to review client specifications and support quotation preparation for marine electrical systems. The role involves ensuring technical compliance, managing risks, and coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in engineering and 1-2 years of experience in related fields. Fresh graduates may be considered for junior roles. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in Marine or offshore electrical systems.
• Experience in technical tendering or quotation preparation is preferred.
• Fresh graduates can apply for a junior position.

Responsibilities

• Review client specifications and tender documents.
• Support quotation and tendering processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Act as a technical interface between departments.
• Support class approval and documentation processes.

Skills

Specification interpretation

Commercial awareness

Technical writing

Communication skills

Working with multinational clients

Education

Diploma or higher in Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Job Title : Specification Review Team Engineer

Job Type : Full Time

Job Purpose :-

To review technical specifications and contractual requirements for marine and offshore electrical systems, and to support technical and commercial quotation preparation, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and optimized cost-risk balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client specifications, tender documents, shipyard standards, and class requirements for: Marine propulsion motors and starters
  Main switchboards (MSB) and sub-switchboards (SSB) Switchgear, MCCs, and offshore control panels

• Identify technical requirements, deviations, ambiguities, and risks during the tender and execution phases.

• Prepare technical clarification questions (TQs / TCs) and deviation lists.

2. Quotation Preparation & Tender Support

• Support the quotation and tendering process by:

Translating technical specifications into clear quotation scopes and technical descriptions
Defining system configurations, ratings, redundancy concepts, and optional items

• Prepare or review: Technical parts of quotations
  Scope of supply and exclusions
  Technical assumptions and compliance statements
  

• Identify specification requirements that impact: Cost
  Delivery schedule
  Manufacturing and testing scope (FAT / class witness)
  

• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams for:
  Cost estimation
  Key component selection (VFDs, breakers, motors, transformers, protection relays)
  

• Support clarification meetings with clients, shipyards, and partners during bid evaluation.

3. Standards & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including:
  IEC / IEEE standards
  IACS class rules (ABS, DNV, LR, BV, CCS, etc.)
  Marine and offshore electrical safety requirements
  

• Verify ratings such as:
  Short-circuit withstand
  Insulation level
  IP degree
  Temperature rise and redundancy requirements
  

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a technical interface between:
  Sales
  Engineering
  Procurement
  Project management
  

• Ensure tender requirements are properly transferred into project execution documents after order award.

5. Documentation & Approval

• Review and comment on:
  Single-line diagrams
  GA drawings
  Control philosophy and functional descriptions
  Datasheets and technical calculations
  

• Support class approval, client approval, and FAT documentation.

6. Risk & Cost Awareness

• Highlight commercial and technical risks arising from specifications.
• Support value engineering and alternative solutions while maintaining compliance.
• Assist management in technical decision-making during tender and negotiation stages.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Diploma or higher in Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering (Electrical)

Experience

• 1-2 years' experience in Marine or offshore electrical systems Electrical system integration, switchboard manufacturing, or propulsion systems
• Experience in technical tendering or quotation preparation is highly preferred.
• Fresh graduates can be considered as junior position.

Technical Knowledge

• Marine propulsion systems and motor starters (DOL, soft starter, VFD)
• LV / MV switchboards, MCCs, and protection systems
• Power distribution, short-circuit levels, and protection coordination
• Class approval and shipyard working practices

Skills & Competencies

• Strong specification interpretation and quotation support skills
• Good commercial awareness and cost sensitivity
• Clear technical writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to work with multinational clients, shipyards, and class societies

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Offshore platforms, FPSO, DP vessels experience
• Knowledge of PMS and propulsion control systems
• FAT / SAT experience