Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a leading multinational Engineering Consultancy company to appoint a Senior Engineer - Hydraulic Plumbing & Sanitary based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Building Services Section Manager, the Senior Engineer - Hydraulic Plumbing & Sanitary will play a key role in leading the design and delivery of hydraulic engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This position requires a highly skilled engineer with strong technical expertise in plumbing, sanitary, drainage, stormwater, and water supply systems, as well as proven experience managing multidisciplinary project delivery within a consulting environment.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and collaborate closely with local and regional stakeholders to deliver high-quality, innovative, and compliant engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Hydraulic Engineering Design & Project Delivery
- Lead the design and delivery of hydraulic engineering packages across all project phases, from feasibility studies and concept design through to detailed design, tendering, and construction support.
- Design and develop hydraulic systems including:
- Plumbing systems
- Sanitary systems
- Drainage systems
- Stormwater management systems
- Rainwater harvesting systems
- Recycled water systems
- Domestic and potable water supply systems
- Ensure designs are practical, sustainable, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
- Review project specifications, technical drawings, schedules, calculations, and engineering reports.
Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Act as the technical lead for hydraulic engineering disciplines on medium to large-scale projects.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Review and verify design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure adherence to both Indonesian and international engineering standards, codes, and best practices.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in hydraulic engineering methodologies and design practices.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Collaborate effectively with Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Structural, Architectural, and BIM teams to ensure fully integrated engineering solutions.
- Coordinate project activities across multiple engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Support efficient project delivery through collaboration with regional engineering teams across Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and professional engagement.
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, design reviews, presentations, and technical discussions.
- Provide technical consultation and advice to clients throughout project execution.
- Support business development initiatives through technical expertise and client relationship management.
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior engineers and BIM designers.
- Support capability development and technical excellence within the engineering team.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and engineering best-practice development.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Professional Development
- Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain relevant engineering certifications and accreditations.
Key Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional engineering qualifications or advanced technical education will be advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience within a consulting engineering environment delivering building services projects.
- Proven experience leading hydraulic engineering design packages on medium to large-scale building developments.
- Strong track record delivering projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use, industrial, or institutional sectors.
Technical Expertise
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- Plumbing Systems
- Sanitary Systems
- Drainage Design
- Stormwater Systems
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Recycled Water Systems
- Water Supply Networks
- Hydraulic Design Calculations
- Strong understanding of Indonesian and international engineering standards, codes, and regulations.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
- Proficiency with relevant engineering design and analysis software.
- Familiarity with BIM-based project delivery environments.
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong technical leadership and project coordination capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead design reviews and provide technical direction.
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
Language Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills.
Certifications
- Possession of, or progress toward, relevant Indonesian professional certifications is highly desirable, including:
- SKK Plumbing & Sanitary Systems (SDP-PL)
- SKK Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineering Accreditation (or equivalent)
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a technically accomplished hydraulic engineer with substantial consulting experience and a strong background in building services engineering. They possess the expertise to lead complex hydraulic design packages, manage multidisciplinary coordination, and build trusted client relationships. Combining strong technical competence with leadership capability, they are passionate about engineering excellence, mentoring junior professionals, and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across a broad range of building projects.