Design Engineer

Novabuildingsasia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction engineering company in Malaysia seeks a Design Engineer responsible for identifying project opportunities and developing technical proposals for Pre-Engineered Buildings and structural steel structures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with 3-5 years of experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of structural analysis software is required. Join a team striving for innovative construction solutions with a competitive edge in the market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven ability to interpret technical specifications.
• Experience in design support and estimation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new project opportunities for PEB and steel structures.
• Develop technical-commercial proposals and coordinate with teams.
• Deliver technical presentations and engage with clients.

Skills

Reading architectural and structural drawings

Technical sales

Proposal preparation

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities for Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) and structural steel structures such as factories, warehouses, and industrial facilities.
• Review and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and tender documents to understand design intent, project scope, and technical requirements.
• Develop technical-commercial proposals, including suitable structural system concepts, cost estimation based on design data, summary of applicable design codes and technical criteria, and Value Engineering (VE) alternatives to achieve cost or weight optimization.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, estimation, supply chain & procurement, and fabrication teams to prepare optimized structural solutions that meet client requirements, technical specifications, and applicable design codes.
• Maintain and expand professional relationships with consultants, architects, contractors, clients and developers to strengthen the company’s reputation and market presence.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming projects, and prepare regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and performance reports for management review.
• Deliver technical presentations and engage in detailed discussions with clients, consultants, and contractors to explain structural solutions, design approaches, and compliance with codes.
• Support clients during pre-award and post-award coordination, including technical clarifications, foundation interface alignment, and scope definition.
• Negotiate technical and commercial terms in cooperation with internal teams to achieve win-win project outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in related field.
• Prior experience in design support, estimation, tendering, proposal preparation, or technical sales is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings as well as technical specifications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of structural analysis software such as SAP2000 or STAAD.Pro is an added advantage.

Report to

Sales Manager

Location

Malaysia, Selangor

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV (in English) to [e-mail] . Please ensure that your CV includes your personal contact number, relevant experiences, key projects, and software proficiencies. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for considering a career with Nova Buildings.