Associate, Mechanical

AECOM SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is looking for a lead mechanical engineer to manage design projects from concept to completion. This role involves collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality building services solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including extensive work in mechanical/electrical engineering design and strong project management skills.

If you're passionate about driving successful project outcomes and mentoring junior engineers, apply now to be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design.
• At least 3 years of contractor coordination and onsite experience.
• Proven track record managing conceptual designs to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team meetings to drive project milestones.
• Prepare technical design documentation for project scope.
• Conduct design checks to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Project management

Client engagement

Team collaboration

BIM (Revit)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

BIM software (Revit)

Job description

Job Summary

Lead mechanical engineering design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient building services solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and chair progress, design team, and coordination meetings to drive project milestones and alignment
• Represent AECOM at client, design team, and progress meetings during design and construction phases to ensure stakeholder engagement
• Prepare outline scheme reports and technical design documentation to communicate project scope and details
• Contribute to contractor pre-qualification, respond to tender queries, and review tender submissions to support procurement decisions
• Participate in tender and client interviews to clarify project requirements and scope
• Ensure all project work complies with the Project Management Plan and Programme to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Deliver quality, sound, and efficient engineering design services reflected in all project deliverables
• Conduct design checks and reviews with junior engineers to maintain technical accuracy and compliance
• Prepare design reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimations, and schedules to support project execution
• Gather necessary information from Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and Design Consultants to advance design progress
• Liaise effectively with clients, professional organizations, authorities, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project delivery
• Identify and fulfill client requirements and expectations to ensure satisfaction and project success
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing training and support for their technical and professional development within AECOM

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstrated successful delivery of design projects
• Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, including at least 3 years in detailed design, contractor coordination, and onsite experience
• Experience in mechanical/electrical building services engineering design, including specification writing and calculations
• Knowledge of engineering practices, techniques, procedures, and ability to interface with design teams and client needs
• Familiarity with regulations, industry standards, and good engineering design practices
• Proven track record working on diverse Building Services designs for Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial projects
• Experience managing conceptual designs through to completion and direct client engagement
• Ability to contribute to fee proposals and resource planning
• Capability to assess staff requirements at each project stage and manage single and multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience with infrastructure projects, such as railway projects, is advantageous
• Proficiency in BIM (Revit) is an added advantage
• Membership or near-achievement of professional engineer status in a recognized institution