Construction Project Engineer - Mechanical

ESCA Incorporated; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCA Incorporated in the Philippines is seeking a Construction Project Engineer – Mechanical to plan, design, and oversee HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, and piping works across site projects. The role links design engineering with on-site management to ensure safe, on-time, and budget-compliant deliverables.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers, supervise on-site installations and testing, manage materials and equipment, and act as the technical lead for mechanical concerns with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; RME/BSME preferred.
• 1–3 years of solid experience in construction project engineering, mechanical site supervision, or MEP/HVAC design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building systems (HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Piping) and construction processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and standard project management/scheduling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proven capacity to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary engineers to validate mechanical system plans, specifications, equipment layouts, and project schedules.
• Oversee on-site mechanical installations and testing/commissioning, ensuring strict compliance with local codes (e.g., PSME Code, Fire Code), safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Manage mechanical labor, materials, and specialized equipment on-site; monitor project expenses to ensure budget feasibility.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for mechanical concerns among clients, contractors, suppliers, and project management teams.
• Identify on-site mechanical conflicts, provide engineering solutions, resolve logistical bottlenecks, and prepare detailed status and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (RME/BSME) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

Primary Purpose:

The Construction Project Engineer - Mechanical plans, designs, and oversees all mechanical works (HVAC, fire protection, plumbing/sanitary, and piping systems) across construction projects. This role bridges the gap between mechanical design engineering and on-site project management to ensure deliverables are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary engineers to validate mechanical system plans, specifications, equipment layouts, and project schedules.

• Oversee on-site mechanical installations and testing/commissioning, ensuring strict compliance with local codes (e.g., PSME Code, Fire Code), safety regulations, and quality standards.

• Manage mechanical labor, materials, and specialized equipment on-site; monitor project expenses to ensure budget feasibility.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for mechanical concerns among clients, contractors, suppliers, and project management teams.

• Identify on-site mechanical conflicts, provide engineering solutions, resolve logistical bottlenecks, and prepare detailed status and progress reports.

Education, Technical Capability & Career:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Registered/Licensed Mechanical Engineer (RME/BSME) is highly preferred.

• 1–3 years of solid experience in construction project engineering, mechanical site supervision, or MEP/HVAC design.

• Strong understanding of mechanical building systems (HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Piping) and construction processes.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and standard project management/scheduling software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proven capacity to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.