Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building services for Data Centers across Malaysia and the Asia region.

You will manage design tasks, coordinate with engineers, suppliers and clients, and support site supervision, commissioning, and bid proposals, with emphasis on HVAC systems.

Jacobs offers a collaborative culture with flexible/hybrid work arrangements to help you perform at your best.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE registration is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical services design experience for data centers.
• Knowledge of local building codes and international standards.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work independently.
• Experience with BIM and 3D modelling is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards and conformance with design plans across the project.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications for mechanical systems.
• Lead and collaborate with engineers, drafting, and design staff to deliver outputs.
• Lead project/site meetings with clients, PMs, and consultants.
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines.
• Build relationships with clients in a Doer/Seller role.
• Support site supervision and plant commissioning when required.
• Support proposals and bids as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

3D modelling

Job description

Your impact

We are hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center business based at our Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) office.

This role will provide technical support, particularly in mechanical building services engineering works, with an emphasis on HVAC for Data Centers across Malaysia and the Asia region.

Key Responsibilities are as follows ;

• Ensure that consistent quality standards and conformance with design plans / specifications are maintained across the project and coordination with other disciplines to ensure consistency across the project.
• Technical reports and specifications including functional descriptions for Mechanical systems.
• As a hands‑on manager, engage with engineers, drafting, and design staff to fulfill deliverables.
• To lead and attend project/site meeting with Client, PM, and Consultants from other disciplines.
• Liaise and coordinate relevant technical issues with other disciplines.
• Relationship building with clients generally involves a Doer/Seller role.
• Support site supervision and plant commissioning activities when required.
• Support proposals and bids when needed.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Professional Engineer registration would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience to perform engineering tasks on the mechanical services detailed design (including calculations, computer simulations, specifications, etc), particularly in Data Center projects.
• Knowledge of relevant Local Building Codes and international standards to ensure compliance.
• Ability to work independently and confidently while managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with BIM and 3D models would be an added advantage.

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