Principal Electrical Engineer

MEINHARDT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MEINHARDT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead design consultancy within MEP projects in Singapore. This role demands strong leadership, design excellence and clear stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities include setting design criteria, preparing concepts, and ensuring compliance with local authority requirements. Degree in engineering with 7–15 years' experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7–15 years of design consultancy experience in MEP.
• Chartership with professional institutions is an advantage.
• Strong English communication and ability to report to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set design criteria, check design calculations and drawings.
• Prepare concept and sketch designs, and present/seek approval of Team Leader before progressing to the next stage.
• Formalize standards for specifications, drawings etc. in conjunction with Team Leader.
• Attend design/site meetings.
• Resolve technical problems during project design and/or construction stages.
• Handle correspondence including reports, technical specifications, and other documents.
• Lead projects with a team of engineers/technicians under their charge.
• Fully familiar with coded and local Authority requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering design

MEP systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Building Services Engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer

Duties and responsibilities of Senior Engineer

• Set design criteria, check design calculation and drawings.
• Prepare concept and sketch designs, and present / seek approval of Team Leader before progressing to the next stage.
• Formalize standards for specifications, drawings etc. in conjunction with Team Leader.
• Attend design / site meetings.
• Resolve any technical problems faced during the project design and/or construction stages.
• Handle all correspondence including reports, technical specifications, and other documents relating to the projects.
• Prepare and monitor cost and quantity estimates (assist for clarifications only).
• Able to lead projects with a team of engineers /technicians under their charge.
• Fully familiar with coded and local Authority requirements.
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Team Leader / Division Manager.

Additional duties and responsibilities of Principal Engineer

• Assist in business development activities.
• Assist in preparing fee proposals.
• Carry out feasibility work.
• Advise and report to the Team Leader and Division Manager on the adequacy of the services.
• Investigate and recommend engineering system selection.
• ElectricalEngineer shall be familiar with High Voltage, Low Voltage, ExtraLow Voltage, Lightning Protection Services

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering recognized by Professional Engineering Board. Master’s degree in building services engineering or equivalent will also be considered.
• 7 to 15 years’ experience in design consultancy within the MEP consultancy field.
• Chartership membership with professional institutions isan advantage (eg: CEng, etc.)
• Ability to communicate / articulate well in English andable to present design ideas, and report to stakeholders independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and effectiveteam player skills