Lead Data Center HVAC Project Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) to lead and coordinate engineering, site execution, and commissioning for large data center projects. You will support the Project Manager to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes from design through handover.

You will manage design development, shop drawings, material submissions, testing, and handover documentation, coordinating with main contractor, vendors, and CSA teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of HVAC project engineering experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC installation, coordination, and commissioning.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation.
• Familiar with project schedules and reporting tools (MS Project, Excel).
• Strong coordination and communication skills; proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Review project specs and ensure compliance with drawings, codes, and standards.
• Resolve technical issues related to chilled water systems and ventilation.
• Manage day-to-day HVAC site activities according to drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and align with project program; support installation quality.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities with teams.
• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover documentation.
• Support cost control, variation evaluation, and progress claims; track procurement.
• Maintain QA/QC, IT plans, and safety compliance; support audits and inspections.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly progress reports and site instructions records.

Skills

Coordinating design

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) to lead and coordinate engineering, site execution, and commissioning for large data center projects. You will support the Project Manager to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality outcomes from design through handover.

You will manage design development, shop drawings, material submissions, testing, and handover documentation, coordinating with main contractor, vendors, and CSA teams.