Project Engineer
Job Summary
TS Chuan Engineering & Drilling Sdn Bhd is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join their hands-on engineering team in Kajang. The role involves leading water and wastewater treatment projects across Malaysia from mobilization through commissioning and handover. Candidates will manage project schedules, budgets, technical oversight, and on-site coordination with clients and suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Lead water and wastewater treatment projects from mobilization through FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handover
- Manage project schedules, budgets, quality checkpoints, and prepare commissioning plans
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and site crews to resolve technical issues
- Interpret AutoCAD drawings and equipment specifications to verify correct installation
- Oversee onsite testing, diagnose issues, and lead practical troubleshooting
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field
- 2 to 5 years of project engineering experience in waterworks, WTP, or STP projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent engineering design software
- Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Willingness to travel and perform regular site visits
Job Details
Project Delivery: You will lead projects from mobilization through FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover, delivering operation-ready water and wastewater systems with clear technical documentation. Manage schedules, budgets and quality checkpoints to keep projects on time and within budget. Prepare and review commissioning plans, test protocols and acceptance criteria with suppliers and site teams.
Site Coordination & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and site crews to resolve technical issues and maintain progress. Obtain and track permits, approvals and compliance actions with local regulators and ensure records are up to date. Run site meetings, produce progress reports and control changes to scope or design.
Technical Oversight & Quality Control: Interpret AutoCAD drawings and equipment specifications to verify correct installation and alignment with design intent. Oversee onsite testing, diagnose mechanical or instrumentation issues and lead practical troubleshooting during commissioning. Coach junior engineers and site staff on workmanship standards, testing procedures and safe working practices.
Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field. 2 to 5 years of relevant project engineering experience, preferably in waterworks, water treatment, wastewater treatment, STP or WTP projects. Proven experience with commissioning activities such as FAT and SAT is preferred for senior roles. Hands-on experience on site installation, testing or project handover is an advantage.
Hard Skills & Knowledge: Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent engineering design software; knowledge of SolidWorks is an added advantage. Familiarity with equipment specifications, commissioning test protocols and preparing technical handover documents. Working knowledge of MS Office for reporting and basic project controls for schedule and budget tracking. Comfortable reviewing bills of materials, purchase specs and coordinating technical clarifications with vendors.
Soft Skills & Qualities: Strong project coordination, problem-solving and technical judgement with a detail-oriented, proactive approach. Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, consultants, suppliers and site teams. Willingness to travel and perform regular site visits as required by project schedules. Ability to work under site conditions while keeping safety and compliance as priorities.