Job Title:  Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and managing projects involving changes, upgrades, and refits to vessels of the Royal Brunei Navy. The incumbent works closely with the Head of Engineering to define project scopes, create plans, and ensure project progress, budget, and quality are maintained. This role involves instructing staff and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), monitoring project timelines, and preparing technical specifications for procurement. Additionally, the Project Engineer plays a key role in adapting documentation to accommodate changes in naval systems and performs quality assurance on new documentation. They serve as a point of contact for coordinating OEMs during surveys and maintenance tasks for electronic systems, including component interfaces within complex naval systems. The Project Engineer is responsible for generating and assessing concepts, ensuring compatibility between components, and sharing knowledge within the Engineering Department.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans for upgrades, changes, repairs, and maintenance using MS Project.
• Create detailed scopes of work and associated project documentation.
• Oversee project progress, monitoring timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate project participants and allocate necessary resources within the Engineering Department.
• Prepare technical specifications for Requests for Quotations to facilitate procurement processes.
• Define and ensure compatibility of interfaces between components within complex systems.

Requirements:

• Citizen or Permanent Resident of Brunei Darussalam
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic / Marine Engineering or Naval Architect or in any related technical / engineering field.
• A minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience in the naval domain or a comparable complex industrial/aircraft business.

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic / Marine Engineering or Naval Architect or in any related technical / engineering field.

Skills

• Experience in the shipbuilding industry, ship operations, or similar complex systems.
• Experience in maintenance, repair, system upgrades, and analyzing and composing requirements for electronic systems (including interfaces between electronic components).
• Effective team player with strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Results-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in Technical English, MS Office, and project management.
• Adaptable, solution-focused, and open to innovation.
• Highly motivated and capable of motivating and coaching team members.