Mechanical Engineer

[What the role is]

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will represent HDB in working with consultants and contractors across the full project lifecycle — from design and construction through to post-construction. You will play a key role in ensuring that Mechanical Engineering Systems in HDB developments meet the highest standards, while also serving as a technical resource for stakeholders and keeping HDB's systems current with evolving needs and technologies.

[What you will be working on]

1. Construction: Ensure the installation of Mechanical Engineering Systems by contractors meets HDB's standards and requirements.

• Conduct audit tests on Mechanical Engineering Systems upon completion.
• Uphold standards of Mechanical Engineering Systems audit tests and checks.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, authorities' requirements, regulations, and relevant codes.
• Regularly review design briefs, guide drawings, and standard and supplementary specifications.

2. Technical Support: Provide technical support on Mechanical Engineering matters to facilitate stakeholders in handling feedback related to Mechanical Engineering Systems.

• Provide technical training to Town Councils and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to Project Directors and other Groups on Mechanical Engineering matters.
• Be the contact person with authorities and go-to person for advice on Mechanical Engineering matters.

3. Technical Studies: Keep the provision of Mechanical Engineering Systems up-to-date to meet the changing needs of residents, incorporating new requirements of authorities and adopting suitable new applications and technologies.

• Explore feedback on Mechanical Engineering Systems from resident survey results, media, communication channels, new suppliers, suppliers of new technology or applications, etc.
• Attend briefings and have dialogue and consultation with authorities, standards organisations, etc.
• Conduct in-house studies and follow up on implementation.

4. Public Relations Management:

• Manage public complaints, feedback, and Advisor requests and comments.
• Handle public communications.

5. Post-Construction Technical Support:

• Assist in identifying issues and resolving cases for older blocks.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to manage feedback.

6. Organisational Improvement: Carry out improvement studies to support operations within the organisation.

[What we are looking for]

• A background in Engineering, Building, or a related discipline.
• Meticulous and able to work independently, with an eye for detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• A pleasant disposition and strong communication skills to work effectively with contractors, colleagues, and residents.

Shortlisted candidate(s) will be offered a 1+1 year contract.