Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Aurora Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Talent is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Malaysia to serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical building services. You will lead design, calculations, system architecture, and delivery of ACMV/HVAC and Central Chilled Water systems from concept through construction administration.

You will interface with clients and architects to drive integrated MEP solutions, mentor a team, and ensure QA/QC and milestone delivery on major regional developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10–15+ years of progressive engineering consultancy design experience leading large scale mechanical/HVAC projects.
• Deep knowledge of central chilled water plant design, hydraulic distribution, and ventilation controls.
• Experience with hyperscale data centres, semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, or high-density facilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the concept, schematic, and detailed engineering design of mission-critical mechanical systems.
• Perform and review complex calculations including thermal loads, pumps, and CFD airflow modeling oversight.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and international standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA).
• Interface with clients, architects, and external stakeholders to drive integrated MEP design solutions.
• Direct and mentor a team of engineers and BIM modelers for QA/QC and timely milestones.
• Author technical specifications, bill of quantities, and design basis reports.

Skills

Central chilled water design

Hydraulic distribution

Process cooling

Ventilation controls

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Carrier HAP/Trace 700

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical

building services across major regional developments, with a primary focus on hyperscale data

centres, mission-critical infrastructure, and high-tech industrial facilities. You will lead the

design, calculations, system architecture, and technical delivery of complex Mechanical Dry

(ACMV/HVAC) and Mechanical Wet (Central Chilled Water) systems from concept through

construction administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the concept, schematic, and detailed engineering design of mission-critical mechanical systems, including high-density central chilled water plants, N+1/2N cooling topologies, thermal energy storage (TES), CRAC/CRAH systems, and air-handling infrastructure.
• Perform and review complex technical calculations, including building thermal/heat load calculations, hydraulic analysis, pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, and CFD airflow modeling oversight.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements (UBBL, MS Standards) and international standards (ASHRAE TC 9.9, SMACNA, NFPA, FM Global).
• Interface directly with clients, architects, structural leads, and external stakeholders to drive integrated MEP design solutions and value engineering.
• Direct and mentor a team of junior/senior engineers and BIM modelers, ensuring design accuracy, quality assurance (QA/QC), and timely project milestone delivery.
• Author technical specifications, bill of quantities (BQ), design basis reports (DBR), and

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience: 10–15+ years of progressive engineering consultancy design experience, with a proven track record leading large-scale mechanical/HVAC design projects.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of central chilled water plant design, hydraulic distribution, process cooling, and ventilation controls. Prior experience with hyperscale data centres, semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, or high-density industrial facilities is highly preferred.
• Certifications: BEM Registered Engineer (PEPC preferred). GBI Facilitator, LEED AP, or Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS) accreditation is an added advantage.
• Software: Proficient in Carrier HAP/Trace 700, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and hydraulic