Senior Solution Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VY SYSTEMS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer to lead mechanical and electrical engineering efforts for bids and projects in Singapore.

You will design solutions, estimate costs, and coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to deliver technically sound, cost-effective outcomes. The role emphasizes tender management, proposal preparation, and cross-functional collaboration with project execution teams, ensuring successful handovers and client satisfaction across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in solution engineering, proposal engineering, tender engineering, or project engineering.
• Strong tender management and technical proposal preparation experience.
• Hands-on experience in engineering design, equipment selection, and system solution development.
• Experience preparing BOMs, cost estimations, and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation standards and project specifications.
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, and vendor negotiations.
• Strong customer-facing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings and site support.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development, client engagement, and presentation activities.
• Coordinate tender documents, technical specifications, and compliance checks.
• Develop system designs, equipment selection, layouts, and schematics.
• Prepare BOMs, cost estimates, and engineering calculations.
• Manage vendors, suppliers, and bid submissions.
• Support project execution and technical handover with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Tender management

Technical proposals

BOM & cost estimation

Engineering design

Vendor management

Customer engagement

AutoCAD

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Solution Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of engineering solutions across mechanical and/or electrical disciplines. The ideal candidate will play a key role in tender management, solution design, cost estimation, vendor coordination, and technical consulting while supporting project execution and customer engagement.

This role requires a strong engineering background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

Business Development & Customer Engagement

• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, workshops, and solution presentations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and business partners.

• Provide technical consultation to support business development activities and solution recommendations.

Tender Management & Technical Proposals

• Review tender documents, technical specifications, and project requirements.

• Identify project scope, technical risks, and compliance requirements.

• Prepare technical proposals, compliance matrices, and engineering documentation.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate tender submissions.

Solution Engineering & Design

• Develop engineering solutions based on customer and project requirements.

• Prepare system designs, equipment selection, engineering layouts, and technical schematics.

• Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

• Recommend optimized and value-engineered solutions.

Site Survey & Technical Assessment

• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies for new and existing projects.

• Evaluate technical constraints and provide practical engineering recommendations.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors regarding project scope and site conditions.

Bill of Materials (BOM) & Cost Estimation

• Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) and cost estimation sheets.

• Perform equipment sizing and quantity calculations.

• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers and subcontractors.

• Obtain technical and commercial quotations from vendors.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and technical compliance.

• Develop and maintain a reliable vendor network for project requirements.

Project Support & Handover

• Conduct technical handover sessions with project execution teams.

• Provide engineering support throughout project implementation.

• Resolve technical queries, RFIs, design clarifications, and engineering variations during project execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support Sales, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Maintenance teams with technical expertise.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Solution Engineering, Proposal Engineering, Tender Engineering, or Project Engineering within an EPC, M&E, Industrial, or Engineering Solutions environment.

• Strong experience in tender management and technical proposal preparation.

• Hands-on experience in engineering design, equipment selection, and system solution development.

• Experience preparing Bills of Materials (BOM), cost estimations, and engineering calculations.

• Knowledge of engineering documentation standards and project specifications.

• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, and vendor negotiations.

• Strong customer-facing, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering design/documentation tools such as AutoCAD or equivalent software is an advantage.

• Willingness to travel for project meetings and site support when required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regional engineering projects across Southeast Asia.

• Knowledge of value engineering and cost optimization techniques.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical discussions.

• Familiarity with engineering standards, compliance requirements, and project documentation.