M&E Engineer

Job Role

• The M&E engineer should serve as the primary liaison among trades, ensuring all stakeholders align with the project's shared objectives. This alignment is achieved through effective coordination and communication throughout the project.
• The M&E Engineer manages the planning and development of projects.
• He/She develops mechanical and/or electrical engineering designs based on project requirements, from conceptual to schematic and detailed designs.
• He/She is responsible for designing mechanical and electrical systems.
• He/She conducts project assessments and is able to provide feasible and creative solutions based on the assessment results.
• He/She participates in the tendering process and assists with the projects’ costs and budgets.
• He/She is meticulous, highly detail-oriented and has a keen interest in incorporating new technologies into engineering design projects.
• He/She possesses excellent knowledge in mechanical and/or electrical engineering fields, is analytical and has good problem-solving skills.
• He/She also possesses strong interpersonal and project coordination skills crucial for engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• He/She is required to work both in the office and at project sites.

Job Description

• Review the client/subcontractor's technical specifications and drawings.
• Manage M&E works on site, ensuring compliance with project specifications, budgets and timelines.
• Prepare reports on progress, delays, defects and rectification measures.
• Resolve M&E coordination / technical issues on site.
• Conduct feasibility studies and propose solutions to relevant stakeholders based on the studies.
• Develop detailed designs taking into consideration project requirements, technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, as well as good practices.
• Perform simulation modelling and analyses.
• Manage design changes and services coordination.
• Develop submissions to authorities or agencies for all project stages.
• Develop shop drawings, installation methods, as well as equipment and materials schedules for relevant stakeholders’ approval.
• Oversee testing and commissioning for successful project handovers.
• Liaise with contractors to resolve defect issues.
• Develop handover documents.
• Liaise with authorities and agencies for close-out inspections.
• Track work progress.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve variations and liquidated damages.

Job Requirements

• Recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical services and familiarity with the local code of practice.
• Able to read and interpret plumbing, sanitary, ACMV layouts and schematics.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in the Construction Industry.
• Knowledge of plumbing and sanitary system installation is preferred.

Desired Attributes

• Analytical - Enjoy analyzing things from all angles and thinking of ways to make things work better.
• Inquisitive – Always staying on top of developments in the industry and keeping abreast of new research and ideas.
• Safety Conscious – Recognize hazards, safety risks and unsafe practices at the workplace, placing safety as the top priority for self and others.
• Structured and Systematic – Like to work with numbers& records in an orderly manner, and in compliance with procedures, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Team Player – Understand that each person is part of a larger team working together to bring about the success of any project.