Mechanical Engineer

LTA Land Transport Authority

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HDB Hub, East Wing Level 15_EW15 Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

[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.

About this role

Summary

Ensure mechanical systems meet standards, support stakeholders, and implement updates in HDB projects.

Job title

Mechanical Engineer

Experience level

none

Industry

public sector

Location requirements

HDB Hub, Singapore; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringmeticulouscommunicationindependent workownership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanical systemsconstructiontechnical supportpublic relationspost-construction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site