Project Engineer (Process / Chemical)

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)