Principal Mechanical Engineer - Waste to Energy

• Global urban infrastructure and managed services consulting firm
• Career development opportunities both locally and internationally
• Waste-to-Energy Power Generation Plant

About Surbana Jurong

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore the group has a global talent pool of 16000 in its member companies AETOS Atelier Ten BH CHIL KTP Prostruct Robert Bird Group SAA SMEC and Surbana Jurong based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects designers planners engineers facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design through to delivery and management as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation water aviation healthcare hospitality and renewables.

A global urban infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

The Role

We are seeking to engage a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Waste to Energy to join our Power & Energy Team in this role youll be responsible for various project stages which includes feasibility studies conceptual and detailed design energy yield calculation technical due diligence studies site and technology assessment technical consultation etc.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the Mechanical/Process team engineers and drafters assigned
• Design and analyse mechanical systems and equipment including turbines compressors pumps and heat exchangers.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to ensure the structural integrity performance and reliability of mechanical components
• Produce Plot plan boilers island TG Hall Equipment Layouts Floor Opening & I.P Details and identification of other packages
• Coordinate for Key Inputs from Client (Topo Contour Plan Soil Report Water Analysis Report Site Data)
• Preparation of Design basis report for all the mechanical equipment and design calculations as and when required
• Preparation of Technical specifications and Package P&IDs for all the mechanical equipment.
• Coordination with electrical and C&I for the relevant portions of technical specification including standard drawings write-ups reports data sheets etc as and when required
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to specify procure and commission mechanical equipment and systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot mechanical failures to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards specifications and best practices for mechanical design and maintenance.
• Coordination with vendors to clarify technical issues and expediting the complete document/drawings as per the input drawing/doc list including O&M manuals.
• Preparation and review/checking of the Mechanical Interfaces with other disciplines and Packages. Review of vendor offers preparation of technical evaluation report technical portion of the purchase order.
• Input drawing/document list for package design review and validation records Bill of quantities Vendor drawing review review of QAP as and when required.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient operation of mechanical assets
• Project Closure Check List & Project Schedule Variance Report after completing all Engineering Deliverables

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical process engineering within the biomass and/ biofuels industry
• Track record of successfully acquiring and delivering projects on time and within budget
• Proficiency in engineering software tools such as SteamPro or similar simulation tool and AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles materials and manufacturing processes.
• Well-versed with industry standards and best practices for mechanical design maintenance and reliability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and with the Clients and Stakeholders

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply click on the Apply Now link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Ami Jordan:

To find out more about Surbana Jurong please visit our careers page at recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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