Mechanical Manager

PROSKILL WORKFORCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PROSKILL WORKFORCE PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical/process scope for municipal and industrial wastewater projects in Singapore.

You will design, review and deliver mechanical equipment, piping sizes, and support systems across stages from concept to detailing. Applicants should have a mechanical engineering degree, PE registration, and 10–15 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• PE registration with Professional Engineers Board Singapore (required for core duties).
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years’ experience in mechanical design of wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical process systems for water and wastewater plants across all design stages.
• Prepare GA drawings and equipment layouts to support projects.
• Lead meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to drive progress.
• Provide engineering support for bids, proposals, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to integrate designs and ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team leadership

QA/QC

Client communication

Project budgeting

Education

PE registration

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical process systems for water and wastewater treatment plants at concept, functional, preliminary, and detailed stages, including screening, physical-chemical, biological treatment, blower, odour control, disinfection, and sludge treatment equipment
• Design various pumping systems for water, wastewater, and sludge treatment plants through 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 to ensure compliance and performance
• Perform mechanical equipment and pipe sizing and calculations to meet engineering standards
• Review and evaluate vendor submissions to ensure technical compliance and quality
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, building services, and instrumentation & control disciplines to integrate designs
• 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
• Support construction phases with engineering expertise to ensure design intent is met
• Provide engineering support during testing and commissioning to verify system performance
• Prepare project cost estimates for clients to facilitate budgeting and decision-making
• Manage design and project execution for proposals and projects primarily focused on mechanical/process scope

Required competencies and certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration with Professional Engineers Board Singapore (moved from Preferred as it is a professional certification essential for core duties)

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• University engineering degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in mechanical design of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
• Ability to work independently to produce project deliverables within timelines
• Experience leading and guiding a team of engineers and performing QA/QC on their designs
• Proficient written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities