Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Senior Piping Engineer to join our Singapore team in support of a major EPCM chemical plant project on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of a world-scale chemical manufacturing facility, supporting engineering excellence across all phases of project execution.

Based in Singapore, you will perform and coordinate piping engineering activities within a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective design solutions while supporting the successful delivery of a significant capital project.

You must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Singapore. Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and suitably qualified professionals requiring Employment Pass sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Designing the Future. Transforming the World.

For more than 160 years, Wood has delivered some of the world's most complex engineering and project delivery solutions across the energy, chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and industrial sectors. Our expertise enables clients to improve operational performance, enhance sustainability, and deliver long-term value across their assets.

Join our Singapore office, strategically located at the heart of Asia Pacific's chemical and manufacturing industries. As one of the world's leading industrial and engineering hubs, Singapore provides the opportunity to work on landmark projects while enjoying a dynamic, multicultural, and highly collaborative working environment.

At Wood Singapore, you will work alongside industry-leading professionals in an inclusive culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous professional development.

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and technically challenging projects with leading global chemical and industrial clients
Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with market conditions
Access to Wood's global network of technical specialists and subject matter experts
Flexible working arrangements balancing project, client, and individual needs
Structured professional development and career growth opportunities
A diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
Opportunities to contribute to sustainable and innovative industrial developments

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Piping Discipline Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of piping engineering activities throughout the EPCM project lifecycle, including concept studies, FEED, detailed design, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Key Responsibilities Include

Executing piping engineering and design activities for large-scale chemical and process plant facilities
Providing technical support and guidance to piping engineers and designers within the project team
Developing piping specifications, material specifications, engineering standards, and design criteria
Preparing and reviewing piping deliverables including line lists, material take-offs, stress analysis reports, plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, and engineering calculations
Ensuring compliance with client specifications, project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Coordinating closely with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and project management teams to ensure integrated engineering solutions
Supporting piping material selection, corrosion assessments, and constructability reviews

Reviewing piping flexibility, stress analysis, equipment nozzle load assessments, and piping support design activities

Participating in HAZOPs, model reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering workshops

Supporting procurement activities, vendor package reviews, and technical bid evaluations
Providing technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up activities
Identifying technical risks and opportunities to optimise design, schedule, cost, and operability outcomes
Supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across the piping discipline

You will play an important role in maintaining Wood's commitment to engineering excellence, safety, quality, and client satisfaction while contributing to the successful delivery of a major chemical plant development.

At Wood, you will join a global community of engineering professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for some of the world's most complex industrial challenges.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognised institution, you will have significant experience delivering piping engineering solutions within the chemical, petrochemical, refining, LNG, pharmaceuticals, or process industries.

In Addition, You Will

Have proven experience in a Senior Piping Engineer or Piping Engineer role within EPCM or EPC project environments
Demonstrate strong knowledge of piping system design, layout development, materials engineering, and piping stress analysis
Possess expertise in international codes and standards including ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API, MSS, and relevant industry specifications
Have experience supporting industrial projects from FEED through detailed design and construction
Be highly proficient in piping design principles, plot plan optimisation, equipment layout, operability, maintainability, and constructability considerations
Demonstrate experience reviewing piping stress analysis and ensuring system flexibility and integrity under operating conditions
Have experience supporting material selection and corrosion management programmes for chemical processing applications
Be familiar with 3D design and modelling environments and multidisciplinary design reviews
Demonstrate strong communication, technical report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
Be commercially aware with the ability to balance technical excellence, project schedule, and budget requirements
Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering software tools

What Will Set You Apart

Direct experience delivering piping engineering for large-scale chemical or petrochemical EPCM projects
Experience supporting greenfield chemical manufacturing facilities
Knowledge of piping stress analysis software such as CAESAR II and AutoPIPE
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and project stakeholders
Chartered Engineer status or membership with a recognised professional engineering institution
Demonstrated ability to contribute to engineering standards, workshare execution strategies, and discipline best practices

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

If you are a Senior Piping Engineer looking to contribute to a major chemical plant development while advancing your career with a leading global engineering consultancy, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to register your interest. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Senior Piping Engineer - Expression of Interest