RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.
Engineering Manager (Design) – MEP / Cleanroom / Data Centre & Process Utilities
- Compensation
- SGD 10K–SGD 13K / mo
- Location
- Singapore
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 3–5 years in an engineering leadership or design management role.
- Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, data centre or other high-technology facility projects will be advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge in several relevant areas, such as HVAC and cleanroom systems, chilled water and cooling, process utilities, process piping, specialty gas and chemical systems, UPW, wastewa
- Experience in engineering design reviews, technical calculations, equipment selection, multidisciplinary coordination and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with applicable local and international codes, standards and authority requirements.
- Professional engineering certification or relevant professional membership will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Navisworks, Microsoft Project and engineering calculation or equipment selection software will be advantageous.
- Strong technical judgement, problem-solving, leadership, commercial awareness and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Full description
Position Summary
The Engineering Manager (Design) is responsible for leading the engineering design function and ensuring that engineering deliverables are technically sound, compliant with project specifications and applicable standards, constructible, cost-effective and completed within project schedules.
The role provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering activities and works closely with Project Management, Business Development, Procurement, Construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and clients throughout the tendering, design, construction, testing and commissioning phases.
The Engineering Manager will also drive engineering standards, design process improvements, technical risk management and the development of engineering talent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering Design & Technical Leadership
- Lead and manage the engineering design team across multiple projects, allocating resources according to project priorities and schedules.
- Establish engineering and design strategies based on client specifications, tender requirements and project objectives.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, datasheets, equipment selections and technical submissions.
- Ensure designs comply with contractual requirements, applicable codes, standards, authority requirements and company engineering practices.
- Conduct design reviews and identify technical risks, design gaps and interface clashes before construction.
- Ensure engineering solutions are practical, constructible, maintainable and commercially viable.
2. Multidisciplinary Coordination & Engineering Governance
- Coordinate design activities across mechanical, HVAC, cleanroom, process exhaust, ventilation, process piping, utility, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
- Manage interfaces involving BMS/BAS/SCADA, specialty gas, chemical systems, ultra-pure water (UPW), industrial water, wastewater and equipment integration, where applicable.
- Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams and vendor technical proposals.
- Establish engineering checking, approval, document control and revision management processes.
- Manage technical deviations, concessions and design changes, ensuring engineering decisions are properly documented.
3. Tender, Procurement & Project Execution Support
- Support Business Development and Tender teams in reviewing specifications, identifying technical requirements, exclusions, assumptions and risks, and developing preliminary engineering concepts.