Project Engineer (Technical)

About this role:
We are looking for a motivated and keen-to-learn Sales and Technical Engineer to drive growth in our refrigeration systems solutions.

This role is primarily business development oriented, supported by strong technical understanding to develop, propose, and explain complete refrigeration system solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, and internal teams to develop technically viable and commercially competitive refrigeration solutions. You will be involved in system conceptual design, heat load estimation, equipment selection, and preparation of technical proposals to support sales and project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who aspire to build a career in technical sales and solution-driven business development, while gaining exposure to modern, energy-efficient and green refrigeration technologies, including CO₂ refrigeration systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales Support

Support business development activities by developing technically sound refrigeration system solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Engage customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to understand project needs and translate them into competitive technical proposals.

Prepare and support technical inputs for sales proposals, tenders, and quotations, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and commercially viable.

Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, and clarification sessions to support sales closure.

Technical Solution Development

Perform heat load calculations and preliminary cold room system design to support sales proposals for chiller, freezer, and refrigeration applications.

Propose and recommend suitable refrigeration system configurations and equipment, including compressors, condensing units, evaporators, controls, and related components.

Prepare technical documentation such as system descriptions, technical submittals, equipment schedules, and design summaries for customer submission.

Develop 2Ddrawings, basic 3D layouts, refrigeration rack concepts, and P&IDs where required to support proposed solutions.

Internal Coordination & Proposal Support

Coordinate with production teams on rack design feasibility, fabrication concepts, piping arrangements, and control panel requirements during the proposal and order stages.

Work with the R&D team to align proposed evaporator and system designs with product capabilities and development direction.

Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to obtain technical inputs, costing support, and lead-time information for proposals.

Assist with BOM preparation and cost alignment to ensure solutions meet both technical and commercial objectives.

Customer& Project Support

Provide technical support during customer discussions, site meetings, and technical clarifications to reinforce confidence in proposed solutions.

Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities when required, primarily to ensure customer satisfaction and future business opportunities.

Work closely with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements, resolve technical issues, and support smooth execution from proposal to handover.

Requirement

Min. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, or related field

Experience in HVAC&R, refrigeration, cold room, or project engineering work is an advantage.

Basic knowledge of heat load calculation, equipment selection, and technical drawing preparation

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solidworks is an advantage

Able to understand and prepare technical drawings and P&ID

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Willing to learn and grow in refrigeration system design and project engineering

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Willing to attend customer meetings or site visits when required

Entry level candidate with passion is welcome

What We Offer

On-the-job training and guidance

Exposure to refrigeration system design, cold room projects, and rack system applications

Opportunity to work closely with production, R&D, and sales teams

Be part of a company actively promoting

green refrigeration solutions

Exposure to the latest

CO₂ refrigeration technology

and environmentally sustainable system design

Valuable hands-on experience in both technical design and practical project execution

Far East Group is one of the pioneers in the refrigeration and air-conditioning business in Singapore with more than 58 years of experience in the HVAC&R industry. We engage in the sourcing and distribution of a wide range of agency products from prominent manufacturers in the HVAC&R industry. Our company possess a comprehensive range of innovative in-house manufactured energy efficient heat exchangers and condensing units under our own brand "Eden"