M&E Resident Engineer

Horizontal Talent; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Electrical Resident Engineer to oversee installation works on construction sites in Malaysia. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years in engineering or site supervision, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or construction/site supervision.
• Experience in building services projects (commercial, hospitals, high-rise, infrastructure).

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical/Electrical installation works on construction sites.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor installation of HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection, and mechanical equipment.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and technical documents.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality workmanship.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and other engineering disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Witness testing & commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Monitor project progress and prepare site inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project standards.
• Support project handover by reviewing as-built drawings and O&M documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chilled water

Plumbing

Sanitary

Fire protection

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.

Location: 2 HC

Serendah, Selangor (Electrical RE)

Puncak Alam (Mechanical RE)

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical / Electrical Resident Engineer to oversee mechanical or Electrical works on construction projects. You will ensure installations are completed according to approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical/Electrical installation works on construction sites.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor installation of HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection, and mechanical equipment.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and technical documents.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality workmanship.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and other engineering disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Witness testing & commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Monitor project progress and prepare site inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project standards.
• Support project handover by reviewing as-built drawings and operation & maintenance documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical / Mechanical engineering or construction/site supervision.
• Experience in building services projects such as commercial buildings, hospitals, high-rise developments, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • HVAC systems
  • Chilled water systems
  • Plumbing & sanitary systems
  • Fire protection systems
• Familiar with testing & commissioning procedures and local authority requirements.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working as a Resident Engineer or Site Supervisor.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes and contractor management.
• Strong understanding of construction site safety and compliance.