Title: Assistant Principal Engineer - Marine Systems Design
Job ID: 21389
Location:
Marine - 16 Benoi Road, SG
Description
Purpose of Role:
To lead and execute marine systems design and engineering activities, oversee project teams, ensure technical compliance, and support continuous improvement across the Engineering Design Centre.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams in planning, scheduling, and executing design and engineering activities.
- Prepare project‑specific drawing and document lists.
- Ensure timely issuance of all drawings, documents, and deliverables.
- Develop technical specifications for equipment procurement (e.g., major machinery) and perform technical evaluations of vendor bids.
- Review marine systems Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), such as cooling‑water, fuel‑oil, and auxiliary systems, as well as HVAC layouts for detailed and production design.
- Prepare and review machinery arrangement layouts for detailed and production engineering.
- Review, manage, and verify technical submissions from external suppliers, and coordinate engineering interfaces with other trades and departments.
- Verify and approve basic, detailed, and production drawings and material lists, ensuring compliance with contractual technical specifications, design control documents, Classification Society rules, and statutory regulations.
- Participate in tests, inspections, and sea trials when required.
- Liaise with shipowners, Classification Society surveyors, and relevant authorities.
- Ensure all design comments from owners, Class, and Flag are captured in the Action Item Register and closed out in a timely manner.
- Promptly notify the AVP/Manager of any delays or risks
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Mechanical/Marine/Offshore/Naval Architecture
- At least 5-8 years experience in engineering design and/or Classifications Societies and/or as Sea-going Engineer (at least 2nd Engineer) and/or Naval Engineering Officer.
- Well-articulated in presentations to both clients and senior management, with good command of English, both spoken and written
- Strong leadership with project management and interpersonal skills
Knowledge And Skills
- Strong knowledge of marine international design codes, Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations.
- Engineering and design project management skills.
- Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, AVEVA Outfit Modules, and basic familiarity with AVEVA Administration tools.
Other Information
- Location: 16 Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
- 5 days work week
- Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm
