Executive Engineer (Drafter)

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd in Singapore seeks an ELARD Design & Coordination Engineer to plan and coordinate ELARD development and submissions. You will collaborate with the system design team, manage schedules, resources, milestones, and ensure timely authorities' approvals.

The role involves preparing PMF, 3D shop drawings, mounting details, installation drawings, PE endorsements, and coordinating with authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in installation design, drafting and coordination for MRT, infrastructure, M&E, telecoms or construction projects.
• Experience in LTA railway projects preferred; good understanding of operational railway environments.
• Familiarity with LTA design standards, technical specifications, and submission process.
• Experience in preparing and coordinating engineering drawings, shop drawings, PMF, construction drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary coordination with consultants, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and authorities to resolve design and site-related issues.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, installation practices, and engineering interfaces within MRT stations, tunnels, depots, or railway facilities.
• Experience in conducting site surveys and updating engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system design team to review and prepare for ELARD development and submission.
• Assist design manager to create ELARD design schedules, allocate resources, and set milestones.
• Plan and adhere to all key dates for the ELARD submission with system team for DAR submission.
• Prepare PMF, 3D shop drawings, typical mounting details, installation related drawings, PE endorsement, submit to relevant authorities.
• Develop comprehensive subcontracting tender packages and documents for project materials and services; coordinate with key stakeholders to optimize procurement workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to installation teams and subcontractors on specialized methodologies; ensure installation efficiency and quality.
• Engineering hours may be required for site surveys to better understand site conditions for ELARD drawings.
• Ensure designs adhere to contract specs; conduct on-site inspections and update designs from Preliminary to As-built submissions.
• Promote a safe working environment and enforce safety protocols.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM 360

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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Job Purpose

The role is responsible for planning and coordinating ELARD development and submissions, including collaborating with the system design team, managing schedules, resources, milestones, and ensuring compliance with project submission timelines. It also involves preparing and submitting key technical documents such as PMF, 3D shop drawings, mounting details, installation drawings, PE endorsements, and authority approvals.

Responsibilities

Project Planning:

• Collaborate with system design team to review and prepare for ELARD development and submission.
• Assist design manager to create ELARD design schedules, allocate resources, and set milestones.
• To plan and adhere to all key dates for the ELARD submission in each phase of the project with system team for DAR submission
• Prepare PMF, 3D Shop-drawings, typical mounting details, installation related drawings, PE endorsement, submit to relevant authorities
• To facilitate the procurement process by developing comprehensive subcontracting tender packages and documents for project materials and services such as PE, while coordinating with key stakeholders to optimize and streamline procurement workflows.

Supervision:

• To provide technical guidance and direction to installation teams and subcontractors on specialized methodologies, ensuring installation efficiency and adherence to high-quality standards.
• At times, engineering hours is required for some site survey to better understand the site situation to prepare the Elard design drawing.

Quality Assurance and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure that designs adhere to contract design specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify site condition and update to the design from Preliminary, Pre-final, Final, FCDD, Construction to As-built submission.
• Responsible for on-site quality plan implementation.
• Promote a safe working environment and enforce safety protocols.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum3–5 years of relevant experiencein installation design, drafting, and coordination for MRT, infrastructure, M&E, telecommunications, Surveillance or construction projects.
• Experience inLTA railway projectsis highly preferred, with a good understanding of working within operational railway environments.
• Familiarity with LTA design standards, technical specifications, and submission requirements process.
• Experience in preparing and coordinating engineering drawings, shop drawings, PMF drawings, construction drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary coordination with consultants, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and authorities to resolve design and site-related issues.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, installation practices, and engineering interfaces within existing MRT stations, tunnels, depots, or railway facilities.
• Experience in conducting site surveys, verification of existing conditions, and updating engineering documentation based on site findings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments within project schedules.

Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD MicroStation with the ability to prepare, modify, and coordinate engineering and construction 3D drawings.
• Proficient in MicroStation and familiar with LTA CAD standards submission sequence (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for reporting, documentation, and project coordination.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, identify design clashes, and coordinate technical solutions with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Familiarity with engineering drafting practices for electrical systems, ELV systems, surveillance systems (CCTV), telecommunications, public address systems, and other railway-related systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, contract drawings, method statements.
• Experience in preparing red‑line markups, revision management, drawing registers, and as-built documentation.
• Knowledge of BIM collaboration platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks) is an added advantage.
• Understanding of brownfield engineering constraints, construction staging, temporary works, and maintaining operational railway safety during A&A works.
• Strong coordination skills with attention to detail to ensure drawings comply with client, consortium, consultant, and LTA requirements before submission.
• Identify and address technical and logistical challenges.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence