Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Position: Project Engineer
Industry: MEP / Building Services Consultancy
Location: Singapore
Experience: 5–8 years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (MEP) to join our engineering consultancy team in Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, coordination and project management of mechanical and building services systems for large-scale commercial developments. The role requires strong technical capability, good project coordination skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients, architects, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

MEP Design & Engineering

• Carry out the design, analysis, sizing and specification of mechanical building services, with particular emphasis on Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) systems
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, drawings, equipment schedules and tender documentation.
• Perform equipment selection and system sizing, including chillers, AHUs, FCUs, fans, pumps, piping and associated mechanical equipment.
• Review architectural and structural drawings and coordinate MEP requirements, plant rooms, risers, shafts, ceiling spaces and equipment access.
• Review contractors' technical submissions, shop drawings, material submissions and method statements.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, site inspections, testing and commissioning activities.

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage assigned projects from concept and design development through tender, construction, testing, commissioning and completion.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, structural engineers, contractors, specialist consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor design deliverables, construction progress and key project milestones.
• Identify technical and coordination issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities to meet project deadlines.
• Attend client, technical, coordination and site meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
• Assist senior management and Project Directors in delivering projects to the required quality, programme and budget.

Authority & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with applicable Singapore codes, standards and authority requirements.
• Coordinate technical submissions and responses to relevant authorities where required.
• Maintain proper design documentation, calculations and project records in accordance with the company's QA/QC procedures.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable university

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in an MEP/building services consultancy environment.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of ACMV systems
• Experience in large commercial, institutional or similarly complex building projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary MEP coordination and construction practices in Singapore.
• Experience in dealing with consultants, contractors, clients and relevant authorities would be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical building services design principles and engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with relevant Singapore codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering/design software.
• Knowledge of Revit MEP / BIM would be an advantage.
• Ability to review technical drawings, calculations, specifications and contractor submissions.

Project & Personal Competencies

• Good project management, planning and coordination skills.
• Able to manage projects and technical assignments with minimal supervision.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities and exercise sound engineering judgement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Well organised and able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Language

• Good written and spoken English is essential for technical documentation and professional communication.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous for communication with Mandarin-speaking clients, contractors and project stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on building services engineer who is comfortable moving between detailed engineering design, multidisciplinary coordination, client meetings and construction-stage problem solving.

Candidates with experience managing sizeable commercial developments, institutional buildings or other technically complex projects would be particularly suitable.

Career Development

The position provides opportunities to:

• Lead increasingly complex MEP projects.
• Develop project and client-management responsibilities.
• Gain experience across major Singapore developments.
• Progress toward Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager roles based on experience and performance.