PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Associate is responsible for leading and delivering projects in various targeted
segments of the Waste to Energy under the Power and Energy division, including,
but not limited to, master planning and technical advisory services for the Singapore
business. In this client-centric project delivery role, this position will have a good
understanding of the technical and business sectors to always provide a value
proposition to the clients with critical features of future readiness and innovation.
The incumbent will be responsible for managing projects and further helping the
business development activities of the Business sector lead. He/she will build a
regional network and engage proactively with peers within WSP. In delivering
projects, he/she will be capable of leading/working with multi-disciplinary teams in
the Singapore business and within the region if necessary.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in designing, developing, and implementing power generation systems (gas turbines, Waste to Energy, Renewable Energy and New Energy) or related equipment. This could involve boilers, turbines, generators, heat exchangers, or other power plant machinery.
- Analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, safety, or output.
- Perform calculations and simulations to ensure designs meet performance and safety requirements.
- Participate in the creation and revision of process flow diagrams and schematics for the power plant.
- Collaborate with other discipline engineers to ensure overall plant integration.
- Assist with project management tasks for power plant-level consulting jobs.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for processes and equipment.
- Stay up to date on advancements in power generation technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
- Work with vendors and contractors for the project development and execution.
- Work with Business Development/Proposal manager for proposal development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree of science and engineering (Mechanical or Chemical), or a relevant technical field.
- Minimum 3-10 years working experience in relevant industry segments, of which at least 2 years in the consulting field.
- Experience in a power generation consulting environment (CCGT, Waste to Energy, solar, wind, etc.) is a plus but not always required.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics, Power Engineering (gas turbines and Waste to Energy), and fluid mechanics.
- Demonstrated diplomatic, management, and communication skills to liaise with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to write technical reports and programmes and deliver presentations.
- Hands-on experience with PDE/GT PRO/GT MASTER; STEAM PRO/STEAM MASTER; RE-MASTER/; THERMOFLEX and NOVO PRO.
- Exposure to MS office tool automation and Python.
- Experience with project management methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally.
- Experience with waste characterization and feedstock analysis.
- Knowledge of other waste management technologies and the circular economy.
- Experience with gas turbine and waste treatment systems (flue gas, wastewater).
- Experience with project lifecycles and engineering design practices.
- Proficiency in engineering design software (HMB, CFD, piping design, etc.).
