Chief Project Engineer

INSPUR COMMUNICATION MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPUR COMMUNICATION MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. seeks a Lead engineer to guide a multidisciplinary data center team across MEP, civil and structural disciplines.

You will establish technical standards, review designs and submittals, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with project specs, data center standards, and local regulations. Strong leadership and communication are essential; PE/BEM registration is required with PMP a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field
• Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years engineering experience, 5+ years in data center projects, 3+ years in leadership
• PE or BEM registration required; PMP is an advantage
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project and engineering design software

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team across disciplines for data center construction projects; establish standards and guidelines
• Oversee design development, reviews and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications and local regulations
• Provide engineering solutions to site issues and review construction methodologies and shop drawings
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities; support handover and closeout
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams on technical matters
• Build and mentor the engineering team; drive technical excellence and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data center design knowledge

MEP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE or BEM registration

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Engineering design software

Job description

Lead the engineering team across all disciplines (MEP, civil, structural) for data center construction projects. Establish technical standards, design guidelines, and best practices while overseeing design development, design reviews, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications, data center standards, and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team across all disciplines (MEP, civil, structural) for data center construction projects; establish technical standards, design guidelines, and best practices
• Oversee design development, design reviews, and technical submittals; ensure compliance with project specifications, data center standards, and local regulations
• Provide engineering solutions to site issues; review construction methodologies, shop drawings, and material submittals; resolve technical discrepancies
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities; ensure systems meet design intent and operational requirements; support project handover and closeout
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams on all technical matters; represent the company in technical meetings and negotiations
• Build and mentor the engineering team; drive technical excellence and continuous improvement

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years engineering experience, with 5+ years in data center projects and 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of data center design and construction, including MEP systems, cooling, power distribution and fire protection
• Familiarity with Tier III/IV, Uptime Institute, GB50174, TIA-942 and local codes
• Professional Engineer (PE) or BEM registration required; PMP is an advantage
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project and engineering design software
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills