Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Kuala LumpurPermanant role

Role Summary

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will serve as the primary technical authority for mechanicalbuilding services across major regional developments, with a primary focus on hyperscale datacentres, mission-critical infrastructure, and high-tech industrial facilities. You will lead thedesign, calculations, system architecture, and technical delivery of complex Mechanical Dry(ACMV/HVAC) and Mechanical Wet (Central Chilled Water) systems from concept throughconstruction administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the concept, schematic, and detailed engineering design of mission-criticalmechanical systems, including high-density central chilled water plants, N+1/2N coolingtopologies, thermal energy storage (TES), CRAC/CRAH systems, and air-handlinginfrastructure.
• Perform and review complex technical calculations, including building thermal/heat loadcalculations, hydraulic analysis, pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, and CFDairflow modeling oversight.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements (UBBL, MS Standards) andinternational standards (ASHRAE TC 9.9, SMACNA, NFPA, FM Global).
• Interface directly with clients, architects, structural leads, and external stakeholders todrive integrated MEP design solutions and value engineering.
• Direct and mentor a team of junior/senior engineers and BIM modelers, ensuring designaccuracy, quality assurance (QA/QC), and timely project milestone delivery.
• Author technical specifications, bill of quantities (BQ), design basis reports (DBR), andtender documentation.Requirements & Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognizeduniversity.
• Experience: 10–15+ years of progressive engineering consultancy design experience,with a proven track record leading large-scale mechanical/HVAC design projects.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of central chilled water plant design, hydraulicdistribution, process cooling, and ventilation controls. Prior experience with hyperscaledata centres, semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, or high-density industrial facilities ishighly preferred.
• Certifications: BEM Registered Engineer (PEPC preferred). GBI Facilitator, LEED AP, orCertified Data Center Specialist (CDCS) accreditation is an added advantage.
• Software: Proficient in Carrier HAP/Trace 700, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and hydraulicanalysis tools.