Principal Project Engineer (Eng)

Job OverviewThe Principal Project Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex project engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Project Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of project engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in project engineering as well as broad knowledge of the project engineering discipline within the engineering function.Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.Essential Qualifications and EducationBachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering  2-4 years of experience as Project Engineering Manager on a project  5-10 years of Project Engineering experienceRequires depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field  Field assignment experience  Experience in International Projects  Experience with multi-office (MOPEX) execution  Experience in execution as part of a Joint Venture or Consortium Group  Experience developing proposals and contractual documentation  Experience in revamping (Brownfield) and grassroots (Greenfield) projects  Demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of detailed design engineering codes and standards  Familiar with detailed engineering and design work procedures and processes  Able to read and understand contractual documentation  Able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders on a project  Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions  Works independently or with guidance in complex situations  Expected to lead functional teams or projects  Leads others to solve complex problems, uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions  Explains difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view  Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of a professional engineering society as applicable  Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:  The reassignment to other departments, construction sites, and fabrication yards  The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays  The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable  The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications #LI-SJ1Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesManage the engineering scope of a McDermott project  Establish and implement project procedures to ensure deliverables meet quality and technical content requirements in accordance with contract documents  Manage the technical execution to support the business considerations established for the project  May be responsible for a Unit/Area, a specific function, or may be assigned the Project Engineering Manager role depending upon the size and complexity of the project  Regularly requested to support the preparation of proposals for prospective projects  May be assigned as the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) for smaller or medium size EPC projects  Practice and promote Safety in designs and work processes  Help prepare and understand the requirements of Engineering in the contract documents  Provide direction to and coordinate with the Engineering and Design Leads on an assigned project  Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan  Incorporate multi-office execution as appropriate (MOPEX)  Develop internal/external Division of Responsibility (DOR) matrix as required  Prepare a Project Coordination Procedure  Communicate project requirements to the team  Supervise and provide guidance to other Project Engineers  Ensure effective communication among engineering disciplines  Document discussions and decisions related to the design  Prepare, review, and approve meeting minutes  Prepare, review, and approve Technical Queries, Design Deviations  Prepare, review, and approve responses to RFI’s and other correspondence  Prepare and approve weekly and monthly reports for management  Assume responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control  Manage change effectively and proactively  Develop and maintain Project Engineering documents  Assemble and approve the Engineering Staffing Plan  Equipment List  Potential Change Notices  Weekly and Monthly reports for management  Action item lists (internal and external)  Review work with clients, management, and project leads  Coordinate third-party interfaces  Identify problems and coordinate with the engineering team to correct  Lead orderly handover and archiving of the completed project  Approve and submit the closeout report  Review and approve Lessons Learned submitted  Review and provide input to Company work processes and procedures as requested        Reports to:        Project: Project Engineering Manager, Project Manager        Functionally: Manager of Project Engineering/Eng Director        Liaise With:  Project Engineer, PEM, PM, Discipline Lead Engineers, Eng Dept Managers, Construction/Fabrication team,      Project Controls, Finance      Supervises:  Project Engineer; Engineering Discipline Leads on a Project (as PEM)  Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-01