Junior Design Engineer

EQUANS AXIMA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS AXIMA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

in the Philippines is seeking a Junior Design Engineer to support the design, coordination, and delivery of HVAC systems for Marine & Offshore projects under the supervision of Senior Design Engineers and the Head of Engineering. You will progressively develop technical and project management skills, collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and automation teams, assist in drawings, specifications, and vendor coordination, and contribute to on‑time delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC preferred.
• Internships or final year project with strong HVAC/thermodynamics content.
• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support design of HVAC systems (air conditioning, ventilation, split units).
• Assist in preparing P&ID, D&ID, and layout drawings; produce technical documentation.
• Contribute to thermal calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection under supervision.
• Support Design Engineers in project execution and meeting schedules.
• Assist in procurement activities: specs, supplier coordination, technical evaluation.
• Provide site support during execution: installation, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Junior Design Engineer will actively support the design, coordination, and delivery of HVAC systems for Marine & Offshore projects. He/She will work under the supervision of the Senior Design Engineers and Head of Engineering contributing to engineering activities while progressively developing technical and project management capabilities. As a Junior Design Engineer, you will report to the Head of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Support & Design

• Support the design of HVAC systems including (but not limited to):
  • i. Air conditioning systems
  • ii. Ventilation systems
  • iii. Split units
  • iv. Automation & electrical systems
  • v. Instrumentation
  • vi. Ducting and piping systems
• Assist in the preparation and production of engineering deliverables:
  • i. P&ID, D&ID and other schematic drawings
  • ii. Layout drawings
  • iii. Technical documentation
• Contribute to thermal calculations, equipment sizing and system selection under supervision.
• Ensure consistency and quality of engineering deliverables.

2. Project Support

• Support Design Engineers in project execution.
• Contribute to meeting design and production schedules (manufacturing and equipment delivery).
• Assist in tracking deliverables and project milestones.

3. Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, automation, piping).
• Participate in technical meetings with clients and shipyards.
• Support the preparation and presentation of design drawings and technical documentation.
• Progressive exposure to managing technical interactions with clients.

4. Procurement

• Assist in:
  • i. Preparation of technical specifications for suppliers and OEMs
  • ii. Sourcing of suppliers and OEMs
  • iii. Technical evaluation of suppliers and OEMs
• Support coordination with suppliers and subcontractors under supervision.

5. Site Support

• Provide support during execution phases:
  • i. Installation
  • ii. Testing & commissioning
  • iii. System validation
• Assist in ensuring systems comply with:
  • i. Performance requirements
  • ii. Safety standards

6. Career Development

• Clear progression path towards Senior Design Engineer or Project Engineer roles
• Access to continuous training programs (HVAC software, marine standards, …)

Qualifications & skills

1. Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (with HVAC specialization preferred)

2. Experience

• Minimum practical experience required, through:
  • i. Internship(s) in engineering or industrial environment
  • ii. Final year project with strong technical content (HVAC, thermodynamics, fluid systems, energy systems)

3. Technical Skills & Personality

• Basic knowledge of:
  • i. Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics (for mechanical profiles)
  • ii. Engineering design principles
• Familiarity with:
  • i. AutoCAD
  • ii. Microsoft Office
• Strong personal attributes:
  • i. Willingness to learn and develop technical expertise
  • ii. Proactive and hands-on mindset
  • iii. Attention to detail
  • iv. Ability to work in a team environment
  • v. Ability to adapt to multicultural and international environments

4. Leadership & Communication Skills

a. Fluent in English (written and spoken).