Mechanical Engineer

Housing & Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing & Development Board in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to represent HDB with consultants and contractors across the full project lifecycle—from design and construction through to post-construction. You will ensure that Mechanical Engineering Systems meet high standards and serve as a technical resource for stakeholders.

You will perform construction oversight, conduct audit tests, review specifications, and provide technical training and support to Town Councils and project

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering, Building, or related discipline.
• Meticulous and able to work independently with ownership.
• Pleasant disposition and strong communication with contractors and residents.

Responsibilities

• Represent HDB with consultants and contractors across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure Mechanical Engineering Systems meet standards and comply with codes.
• Conduct audit tests on Mechanical Systems upon completion.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders and train Town Councils.
• Be the go-to person for authorities on Mechanical Engineering matters.
• Identify issues and resolve cases for older blocks and post-construction support.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Ownership mindset

Education

Engineering background

Job description

What the role is

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will represent HDB in working with consultants and contractors across the full project lifecycle — from design and construction through to post-construction. You will play a key role in ensuring that Mechanical Engineering Systems in HDB developments meet the highest standards, while also serving as a technical resource for stakeholders and keeping HDB's systems current with evolving needs and technologies.

What you will be working on

• Construction: Ensure the installation of Mechanical Engineering Systems by contractors meets HDB's standards and requirements.
• Conduct audit tests on Mechanical Engineering Systems upon completion.
• Uphold standards of Mechanical Engineering Systems audit tests and checks.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, authorities' requirements, regulations, and relevant codes.
• Regularly review design briefs, guide drawings, and standard and supplementary specifications.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support on Mechanical Engineering matters to facilitate stakeholders in handling feedback related to Mechanical Engineering Systems.
• Provide technical training to Town Councils and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to Project Directors and other Groups on Mechanical Engineering matters.
• Be the contact person with authorities and go-to person for advice on Mechanical Engineering matters.
• Technical Studies: Keep the provision of Mechanical Engineering Systems up-to-date to meet the changing needs of residents, incorporating new requirements of authorities and adopting suitable new applications and technologies.
• Explore feedback on Mechanical Engineering Systems from resident survey results, media, communication channels, new suppliers, suppliers of new technology or applications, etc.
• Attend briefings and have dialogue and consultation with authorities, standards organisations, etc.
• Conduct in-house studies and follow up on implementation.
• Public Relations Management:
• Manage public complaints, feedback, and Advisor requests and comments.
• Handle public communications.
• Post-Construction Technical Support:
• Assist in identifying issues and resolving cases for older blocks.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to manage feedback.
• Organisational Improvement: Carry out improvement studies to support operations within the organisation.

What we are looking for

• A background in Engineering, Building, or a related discipline.
• Meticulous and able to work independently, with an eye for detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• A pleasant disposition and strong communication skills to work effectively with contractors, colleagues, and residents.

Shortlisted candidate(s) will be offered a 1+1 year contract.