ROBERT WALTERS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Engineering Manager (Design & Turnkey)
Leads a multidisciplinary engineering design team on turnkey high-tech facility projects (semiconductor, cleanroom, pharma, data centres): sets design strategy, reviews calculations and drawings, coordinates HVAC, piping, electrical, and BMS/SCADA disciplines, and supports tendering and construction. Requires an engineering degree; AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM experience is beneficial.
- Compensation
- SGD 8K–SGD 10K / mo
- Location
- Singapore
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering or related discipline
- Relevant engineering experience with team leadership and/or leading design functions on complex projects
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, cleanroom environmental control, exhaust & ventilation, chilled water, process utilities, specialty gas & chemical, process piping, UPW, wastewater, equipment sizing, P&ID de
- Familiarity with local/international codes, standards, and regulatory authority requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across project management, design, procurement, and construction disciplines
- Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, presentation, client engagement, mentoring, problem-solving, commercial awareness, detail orientation
Nice to have
- Professional engineering certification or relevant membership
- Track record in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, data centre, or high-technology facility projects
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and engineering calculation/equipment selection software
Full description
What you'll do:
- Lead and manage a diverse engineering design team across multiple concurrent projects by planning and allocating resources according to priorities and schedules.
- Establish comprehensive engineering and design strategies for each project by reviewing client specifications, drawings, tender documents, RFQs/RFPs, and technical requirements.
- Ensure all designs comply with contractual obligations, applicable codes and standards, authority requirements, and company engineering practices while maintaining constructibility and commercial viability.
- Review and approve detailed engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, datasheets, material selections, and technical submissions to guarantee quality and compliance.
- Identify technical risks early in the project lifecycle and develop appropriate mitigation measures to safeguard project outcomes.
- Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of engineering designs and processes by developing procedures, templates, calculation methods, checklists, and digital tools.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities involving mechanical systems; HVAC; cleanroom systems; process exhaust; ventilation; piping; utility systems; electrical; control systems; instrumentation; BMS/BAS/SCADA interfaces; specialty gas systems; UPW; industrial water systems; wastewater; chemical systems; equipment integration.
- Conduct rigorous design reviews at key project stages including P&IDs, equipment layouts, GA drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, engineering calculations—ensuring document control and traceability throughout.
- Support business development during tendering by reviewing specifications for technical requirements/exclusions/assumptions/risks; preparing or reviewing proposals; raising RFIs where needed; assisting in evaluation of quotations from subcontractors/vendors.
- Provide technical support during project execution by monitoring deliverable schedules; releasing information for procurement/construction; resolving site issues arising during installation/construction; evaluating impacts of site changes/variations.
- Prepare technical specifications for equipment/subcontract packages; review vendor/subcontractor submissions; conduct bid evaluations/recommendations; coordinate vendor drawings/information with overall project design.
- Lead coaching/mentoring efforts for Design Engineers/Project Engineers/CAD Designers/technical personnel—establishing clear roles/responsibilities/performance expectations while building a culture of accountability/continuous improvement.
What you bring:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Building Services Engineering or related discipline is required for this position.
- Professional engineering certification or relevant membership is highly advantageous as it demonstrates commitment to industry standards.