Senior Engineer, Project Development (Mechanical), WRP

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national water agency in Singapore seeks an experienced engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the construction of water/wastewater treatment plants. The role involves assisting in project planning, conducting safety audits, and overseeing project compliance. Candidates with experience in the design and maintenance of such facilities will be at an advantage. Join a prestigious organization recognized for excellence in water management and make a difference in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in construction and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, monitoring, and administering projects to meet water demand.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate with safety teams and ensure all stakeholders comply with safety standards.
• Perform independent design reviews of contractors’ submissions.
• Monitor project schedules against actual work and oversee the testing of equipment.

Skills

Project management

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Design review

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What you will be working on:

• Assist the Unit Head in the planning, monitoring and administering the Department’s development and CAPEX projects by monitoring and controlling cost, time, scope, quality, benefits and risks; ensuring that overall projects are completed safely, on time and within budget to meet the projected increase in water demand.
• Carry out safety audits, review risk assessments, method statements and safe work procedures to ensure contractors’ compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate and work closely with Consultant’s safety team to ensure all project stakeholders comply with safety standards and practices implemented on the project. Conduct random site inspections on progress of work and site safety.
• Perform independent design review of contractors’ submittals of equipment and systems to ensure compliance with specifications, safety and operational/maintenance requirements are met. This includes contractors’ or consultant’s proposed changes.
• Monitor contractors progress by monitoring the project schedule against actual work on site through regular monthly meetings.
• Oversee and monitor the T&C of equipment; reviewing the T&C plans and procedures and participating in the T&C activities.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience preferably in the construction of water / wastewater treatment plants and management of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Advantageous to have experience in design, operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants.

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.