Project Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and result-oriented Project Engineer to join our engineering team at SMITECH Engineering. In this role, you will lead the planning, site execution, system integration, and testing & commissioning (T&C) of Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS) and related M&E scopes for major public infrastructure and aviation/transit developments in East Singapore. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects in partnership with key government agencies such as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and statutory boards.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary site technical contact point for client representatives, main contractors, consultants, and statutory officers.
• Liaise with statutory bodies and regulatory authorities (e.g., LTA, BCA, NEA, MOM, SP Group, CAG) to clear site inspections, regulatory submissions, and compliance audits.
• Manage day-to-day site coordination with specialist vendors, OEM system providers, software integrators, and M&E sub-contractors.
• Review vendor technical proposals, material submittals, and installation progress to ensure alignment with project schedules, quality baselines, and budget constraints.
• Oversee on-site installation of IBMS, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Ensure all site activities strictly comply with public agency standards, Singapore Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, and Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) guidelines.
• Coordinate the system interface matrix with multi-disciplinary trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Environmental Control Systems).
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and final Testing & Commissioning (T&C).
• Prepare and submit shop drawings, technical queries (RFIs), method statements, risk assessments, and progress updates.
• Maintain precise site measurement records, track variation orders (VOs), and compile Operation & Maintenance Manuals (OMM) for project handover.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on project engineering experience in Singapore.
• Proven track record in Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS), BMS, or SCADA deployment.
• Direct experience working on public infrastructure, LTA projects (MRT lines, depots, road tunnels), or major airport/facility developments.
• Demonstrated capability in liaising with government agencies, OEM system vendors, and main contractors.
• Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, or night shifts when urgently required for site access windows, critical cut-overs, or testing & commissioning phases.
• Strong technical communication, multi-party stakeholder management, and site troubleshooting capabilities.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.