Mechanical Electrical Engineer

ESCO ASTER PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Esco Aster Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based contract research, development and manufacturing organization, seeks a site-based M&E Draftsman. You will design coordination, prepare detailed M&E shop drawings, and maintain compliance with drawings, specs, and safety standards.

Based at the project site in Singapore, you will work with the Project Manager, contractors, and construction teams to ensure timely, quality M&E execution and as-built documentation for the end of the project.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant M&E project experience in construction.
• Experience in cleanroom air-conditioning systems (1 year preferred).
• Experience in plumbing and sanitary systems.
• Draftsman experience with strong proficiency in M&E AutoCAD.
• Familiar with BCA regulations and Singapore codes and standards.
• WSQ Workplace Safety and Health Management certification or similar.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to manage supervisors and site workers.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, M&E drawings, and BOQs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and update detailed M&E shop drawings (HVAC, plumbing & sanitary, utilities, fire protection).
• Produce coordinated M&E drawings using AutoCAD (M&E AutoCAD proficiency required).
• Ensure all M&E works are executed according to approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare material submittals, technical submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Review and understand technical information and specifications of materials used on site.
• Attend and actively participate in site coordination meetings with contractors and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and supervise M&E works with site supervisors and construction workers to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure compliance with BCA regulations, relevant Singapore codes and standards, and site safety requirements.
• Update drawings based on site changes and produce accurate as-built drawings upon project completion.
• Support project scheduling and site progress monitoring for M&E works.
• Be present on-site daily and support project execution activities.
• Be prepared to work extended hours or overtime as required by project schedule.
• Undertake tasks assigned by the Project Manager as appropriate.

Skills

M&E AutoCAD

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma/degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD (M&E)

Job description

Esco Lifesciences Group is Singapore’s most globalized life sciences company, with annual revenues close to SGD 200M and global operations in over 42 locations and 26 direct countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania.

Esco Aster Pte Ltd is an affiliate of Esco Lifesciences Group and was first incorporated in 2017.

Esco Aster is a contract research development and manufacturing organization founded and deeply rooted by scientists enabling fellow scientists to translate their bench work into commercially available products at affordable prices.

Our scientific work is in emerging and frontier biology utilizing cells as a final product or deriving products from cells which often we use cells as the factory to derive our target product.

Our first commercial breakthrough success is Esco Aster is commercially first in class being first in the world to be certified for cultivated/cell-based meat to FSSC 22000 and by a competent food regulatory body.

We are first in the region to operate an end-to-end integrated full cell line creation/immortalization or engineered cell line, cell culture process development, analytical development for stem cells and exosomes with full cGMP Capabilities from Drug Substance and small-scale fill & finish for final Cell Therapy Product.

The work we do creates a remarkable and lasting impact on our world. We offer you an opportunity to be part of this exciting journey to own your career and firsthand exposure to new emerging modalities supporting translational sciences.

Join us as we redefine BioSolutions for One World and One Health for the current and future generations to come.

One World Biosolutions for One Health.

The Scope

You will be part of Esco Aster’s Engineering team, supporting the design coordination, drawing preparation, and construction execution of M&E systems at the project site. This is a site-based role focused on HVAC (including cleanroom air-conditioning systems), plumbing and sanitary systems, utilities, and fire protection systems. The role combines engineering coordination and drafting responsibilities. You will work closely with the Project Manager, contractors, supervisors, and construction teams to ensure that all M&E installations comply with approved drawings, BCA regulations, safety standards, and project quality requirements. During the start-up phase of the facility, you will support the setup of workflows, documentation systems, and technical coordination processes required for project execution.

Primary work location: Project Site (Singapore)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, M&E drawings, and BOQs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and update detailed M&E shop drawings (HVAC, plumbing & sanitary, utilities, fire protection).
• Produce coordinated M&E drawings using AutoCAD (M&E AutoCAD proficiency required).
• Ensure all M&E works are executed according to approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare material submittals, technical submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Review and understand technical information and specifications of materials used on site.
• Attend and actively participate in site coordination meetings with contractors and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and supervise M&E works with site supervisors and construction workers to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure compliance with BCA regulations, relevant Singapore codes and standards, and site safety requirements.
• Update drawings based on site changes and produce accurate as-built drawings upon project completion.
• Support project scheduling and site progress monitoring for M&E works.
• Be present on-site daily and support project execution activities.
• Be prepared to work extended hours or overtime as required by project schedule.
• Undertake tasks assigned by the Project Manager as appropriate.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• 3-4 years of relevant M&E project experience in construction environment.
• Experience or knowledge in cleanroom air-conditioning systems (minimum 1 year exposure preferred; knowledge-based experience acceptable).
• Experience in plumbing and sanitary systems.
• Draftsman experience with strong proficiency in M&E AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of M&E drawings and coordination processes.
• Familiar with BCA regulations and relevant industrial codes and standards in Singapore.
• Certified in WSQ Workplace Safety and Health Management in Construction Industry or similar certification.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to manage supervisors and site workers.
• Able to work independently; self-motivated and task-oriented.
• Good oral and written communication skills with strong computer literacy.
• Willing to be site-based and work extended hours when required.