Control Engineer

aurecongroup; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our Buildings team in Malaysia. You will design and specify control systems for commercial and industrial projects, developing documentation and leading engineering activities through design, testing and commissioning.

You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative controls strategies and ensure project success, adhering to local and international standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience across all project development phases from concept to commissioning.
• Experience in DDC, PLC control design and project delivery.
• Knowledge of Malaysian Standards and BMS including DDC/PLC.
• Hands-on with OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP & RTU, MQTT, BACnet/IP/MSTP interfaces.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, specification, and delivery of control systems for buildings and facilities, ensuring standards compliance.
• Develop technical documentation, control philosophies, wiring schematics, and HMI graphics.
• Lead controls engineering activities from concept through testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative controls strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure timely project delivery and quality.

Skills

DDC control design

PLC programming

BMS integration

HMI development

Project leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Just imagine your future with us... At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what's next?

In this position, you will join our Buildings business, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that 'bring ideas to life' for our clients across all types of projects. We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and, it is the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life'.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design, specification, and delivery of control systems for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements and relevant Malaysian and international standards.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including control philosophies, functional descriptions, points lists, network architectures, wiring schematics, control panel drawings, and HMI graphics.
• Lead controls engineering activities across project phases, from concept and detailed design through testing, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative controls strategies and technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination across building services disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare detailed controls system designs incorporating BMS, BAS, PLC, SCADA, and other automation platforms.
• Review contractor submissions and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Support project planning, engineering management, and the preparation of technical and tender proposals.
• Participate in site inspections, testing, commissioning, and stakeholder engagements as required to support project outcomes.
• Apply sound engineering judgement and maintain compliance with applicable engineering legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence, client service, and delivery performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Information and Communications Technology or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years' post graduate experience across all project development phases from concept design, detailed design to site commissioning of projects or similar roles.
• Experience in DDC, PLC control design and project delivery.
• Experience with Safety in Design practices, risk assessment, preparing proposals, project engineering and planning.
• Applied knowledge of relevant Malaysian Standards.
• Experience with BMS including DDC and PLC controls.
• Experience working on various device interfaces such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP & RTU, MQTT, BACnet/IP & MSTP etc.
• Networking systems and associated components including physical/virtual servers, network switches (CISCO and MOXA), fibre networks, structured cabling, ethernet networks, security etc.
• Design skills and specification writing skills are essential.
• Good understanding of Building Services Engineering for building services such as mechanical systems, electrical systems, telecommunications, fire systems and plumbing & sanitary systems.
• Possess leadership skills and strong background in all aspects of BMS.
• Knowledge of HVAC Control Applications and Electrical Power Management Systems.
• Experienced in the consultancy, design and construction of Critical Facilities and Smart Buildings.
• Strong organisation and communication skills to collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Ability to travel and work on clients' sites.
• Ability to proactively interact with clients, stakeholders, project managers, engineers, and designers from other disciplines to provide the best solution for clients' requirements and deliver project deliverables with highest quality as per the schedule.
• Highly self-motivated, strong work ethics, and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, particularly the ability to write technical documentation and communicate discipline requirements to other members of the project team and clients.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to client satisfaction.
• A team focussed approach and desire to grow your career with a global multidisciplinary consultancy company.

Why Aurecon?

At Aurecon, we embrace flexible thinking an