Role Purpose
The
Project Engineer (Process/Chemical) will serve as a lead technical
engineer within Sobono Energy’s EPCM organization, responsible for
front-end design,
engineering coordination, and execution support for renewable energy
plants across Southeast Asia.
The
role requires strong competence in thermal systems and process
engineering, with hands-on involvement from concept and FEED through
construction,
commissioning, and handover to operations. The engineer will lead
junior engineers, manage vendor interfaces, and support
multi-disciplinary coordination across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Front-End Engineering & Design (High Emphasis)
Lead conceptual design and FEED activities for renewable energy plants, including biomass and steam-based systems.
Develop and review:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Heat & mass balance calculations
Process design basis and technical narratives
Evaluate technology configurations and design options with respect to performance, operability, and constructability.
2. Engineering & Technical Execution
Provide technical leadership for steam generation and thermal systems, including:
Boilers and auxiliaries
Steam and condensate systems
Heat recovery and balance-of-plant interfaces
Coordinate and review vendor package designs and datasheets.
Lead or support:
Vendor package engineering
FAT / SAT activities
Technical bid evaluations and clarifications
Support process integration across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
3. EPC & Construction Support (High Emphasis)
Act as the technical interface between SEPL, EPC contractors, OEMs, and site teams.
Review and resolve engineering queries, RFIs, and design deviations.
Support site execution with practical, constructible engineering solutions.
Ensure technical alignment with contract requirements and design intent.
4. Testing, Commissioning & Start-Up (High Emphasis)
Support or lead process-related T&C activities, including:
System walkdowns
Pre-commissioning checks
Performance testing support
Assist in troubleshooting during start-up and early operations.
Ensure systems are handed over in accordance with design specifications and operational readiness.
5. Interface & Stakeholder Management
Manage technical interfaces with:
EPC contractors and OEMs
Engineering consultants
Regulatory authorities (as required)
Support technical discussions with regulators and technical advisors when needed.
Participate in HAZOP / HAZID and other safety or design review workshops when applicable.
6. Team Leadership & Coordination
Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior engineers.
Coordinate engineering inputs across multiple concurrent regional projects.
Contribute to internal engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in:
Process engineering
Thermal or steam-based industrial plants
Strong competency in:
Process simulation
Heat & mass balance development
Demonstrated experience managing interfaces with EPC contractors and vendors.
Desirable
Experience in:
Renewable energy, biomass, or waste-to-energy projects
EPC contractors or OEM environments
Exposure to:
Power island systems (STG, BOP)
Water treatment, flue gas treatment, ash handling, or CCUS systems
HAZOP / HAZID and formal safety reviews
Project management exposure (schedule, cost, variations).
PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
Travel & Deployment
Expected overseas travel of approximately 20%.
Project locations include Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and other regional sites.
Site assignments may include greenfield, brownfield, or remote industrial locations.
Key Attributes & Cultural Fit
Hands-on, site-oriented engineer with practical execution mindset.
Comfortable operating in lean, fast-moving project teams.
Strong technical ownership and accountability.
Willingness to grow into a Technical Lead or Project Manager role over time.
Clear communicator with the ability to manage complex technical interfaces.
Career Progression
This
role is positioned as a core technical leadership pipeline within
SEPL’s EPCM organization, with potential progression into:
Senior Project Engineer
Technical Lead
Project Manager
Engineering Manager (Project or Discipline)
Sobono Energy is a leading renewable energy solutions provider established in 2007, HQ in Singapore, with offering to South East Asia. We provide fully-integrated clean and green energy solutions to our clients by employing state-of-the-art technologies to maximize resource utilization, minimize impact to the environment and improve overall processes of operations. With more than 13 years of experience, we provide technologically advanced and reliable solutions that support clients with their overall sustainability strategy and developments at enterprise level.