Project Compliance and Risk Engineer

Yokogawa is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Compliance & Risk Engineer to support the successful delivery of engineering projects by ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements. This role plays a critical part in strengthening project governance, reducing delivery risks, and supporting safe and efficient project execution.

This is a non-managerial, early-career technical role designed to develop future talent in Project Management, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Risk & Compliance disciplines. Candidates will gain hands-on experience across project life cycles, assurance processes, and risk governance frameworks, with opportunities for structured growth.#

Key Responsibilities Compliance & Governance
* Support compliance activities across engineering projects, including documentation reviews, checks against regulatory requirements, and alignment with internal governance processes.
* Maintain compliance evidence packs, audit trails, standards checklists, and certification documentation.
* Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance reviews.# Risk Management
* Support the identification, assessment, and logging of project risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Assist in developing and maintaining risk registers, mitigation plans, and trend reports.
* Track follow-up actions and support the implementation of preventive and corrective measures.# Project Documentation & Reporting
* Prepare compliance and risk reports, dashboards, and governance summaries for project reviews and stage-gate approvals.
* Assist in maintaining project documentation, including quality records, change logs, and technical evidence.
* Contribute to project close-out reports, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.# Stakeholder Coordination
* Collaborate with Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, Legal, and Project Management teams to address compliance requirements.
* Provide clear communication and basic guidance to project stakeholders on compliance and risk standards.
* Liaise with external auditors or regulatory representatives under supervision.# Assurance Support
* Contribute to internal assurance reviews by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and supporting corrective action plans.
* Assist in implementing quality, compliance, and governance improvements within project workflows.#

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems, or related technical field).
* 1–2 years of experience in engineering, project delivery, compliance, QA/QC, or risk-related environments.# Desirable Skills & Attributes
* Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).
* Basic understanding of regulatory standards (ISO, IEC, safety codes, or industry-specific compliance frameworks).
* Knowledge of risk assessment techniques or quality processes.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a project environment.
* A proactive, structured, and disciplined approach to work.
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and technical documentation.
* Proficient in written and verbal communication, with a detail-oriented working style.
* Competent in Microsoft Office applications and document management tools.#

What We Offer
* Professional development opportunities in Compliance, Quality, Risk, and Project Management.
* Clear internal progression routes including:
* ** Project Engineer → Project Manager**
* ** QA/QC*
* ** Engineer**
* ** Compliance & Risk Specialist**
* ** Assurance or Governance roles
*** Exposure to major engineering projects and structured project governance frameworks.
* Mentorship and support from experienced project managers, quality leads, and compliance specialists.# Who Should Apply This role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy structured problem solving, process discipline, documentation, and collaborative project work. It suits individuals who want to build a strong foundation in governance and delivery disciplines while contributing to the success of complex engineering…