Data Center MEP Lead Engineer

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking an experienced MEP Engineering Lead to steer a team of engineers, designers, and site coordinators on mission-critical data center projects in Malaysia. You will provide technical direction, mentorship, and governance across UPS, battery, cooling, and power distribution systems.

The role requires 8–12 years of MEP experience, leadership on large projects, and strong drawing/coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related engineering field.
• 8–12 years of MEP engineering experience, preferably in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• At least 2 years of experience leading technical or engineering teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven data center project delivery experience (new builds, expansions, or retrofits).
• Strong knowledge of UPS, battery tech, redundancy concepts, and PDI infrastructure.
• Experience with precision cooling systems (In-Row, CRAH, CRAC, Wind Wall).
• Familiarity with MV/LV distribution, monitoring platforms, and integrated infra solutions.
• Commissioning, performance testing, and operational readiness expertise.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; BIM platforms experience is highly advantageous.
• Professional Engineer or equivalent qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of MEP engineers, designers, site coordinators, and specialists.
• Oversee review and execution of data center MEP designs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide governance for critical systems including UPS, batteries, cooling, and power distribution.
• Review engineering docs: single-line drawings, layouts, schematics, and as-builts.
• Manage risk assessments, engineering change requests, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors for project execution.
• Support commissioning, system testing, performance verification, and handover processes.
• Ensure compliance with Tier III/IV, ASHRAE standards, and safety regulations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend system improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical presentation

Decision making under pressure

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

Businesslist is seeking an experienced MEP Engineering Lead to steer a team of engineers, designers, and site coordinators on mission-critical data center projects in Malaysia. You will provide technical direction, mentorship, and governance across UPS, battery, cooling, and power distribution systems.

The role requires 8–12 years of MEP experience, leadership on large projects, and strong drawing/coordination skills.