Manager / Principal Engineer (Mechanical)

p-con management pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

P-Con Management Pte Ltd is seeking a senior mechanical design specialist/lead to independently apply advanced engineering techniques for complex problems and to develop methods for municipal and industrial wastewater projects in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of mechanical design experience in water/wastewater facilities, PE registration preferred, and demonstrated ability to lead teams, coordinate with disciplines, and deliver high-quality design packages on schedule.

Qualifications

• PE registration preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in mechanical design for municipal and industrial wastewater.
• Ability to work independently to produce project deliverables within timelines.
• Experience leading and guiding engineering teams and performing QA/QC on designs.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical process systems for water and wastewater treatment plants across all design stages.
• Design pumping and ancillary systems.
• Prepare General Arrangement and equipment layouts.
• Develop equipment and pump specifications.
• Perform sizing and calculations for efficiency and compliance.
• Review vendor submissions for conformity to specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC

Independence

Communication

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Vendor evaluation

Education

PE registration (Singapore)

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Functions as a senior technical specialist or lead in mechanical design, independently applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses to solve complex problems and develop methods.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical process systems for water and wastewater treatment plants at concept, functional, preliminary, and detailed stages, including screening, physical-chemical, biological, blower, odour control, disinfection, and sludge treatment plants
• Design various pumping systems for water, wastewater, and sludge treatment plants across all design phases
• Design ancillary systems such as chemical feed, mechanical ventilation, and drainage systems from concept to detailed design
• Prepare General Arrangement and equipment layout drawings to support project requirements
• Develop mechanical process equipment and pump specifications aligned with project needs
• Perform mechanical equipment and pipe sizing and calculations to ensure system efficiency and compliance
• Review and evaluate vendor submissions to verify compliance with specifications and project standards
• Coordinate mechanical design activities with civil, structural, electrical, building services, and instrumentation & control disciplines to ensure integrated solutions
• Lead meetings and discussions with clients, contractors, and vendors to drive project progress and resolve issues
• Provide engineering support for bids and proposals to secure new projects
• Deliver engineering support during construction, testing, and commissioning phases to ensure design intent is met
• Prepare project cost estimates for clients to support budgeting and decision-making
• Manage design and project execution where mechanical/process scope is primary, ensuring timely and quality deliverables

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration with the Professional Engineers Board Singapore is preferred
• University degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in mechanical design for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
• Ability to work independently to produce project deliverables within timelines
• Experience leading and guiding engineering teams and performing QA/QC on designs
• Proficient written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities