Mechanical Engineer

Digital Edge DC; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Edge DC in Johor, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to supervise and coordinate all mechanical systems across the project lifecycle for a mission-critical data centre. You will ensure quality and safety, oversee installation and commissioning of cooling, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, and work with multidisciplinary teams to meet tight timelines.

The role requires 5–10 years of site supervision in data centre or critical infra projects, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of mechanical engineering with site supervision, preferably data centres.
• Familiar with Data Centre Uptime Institute requirements and green building standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and commissioning of cooling, plumbing, fire suppression systems.
• Ensure alignment with design specs and project requirements.
• Validate method statements, shop drawings and ITPs.
• Maintain QA/QC records and weekly progress reports.
• Coordinate with MEP teams and design consultants.
• Champion health, safety, energy, and quality policies.

Skills

Site supervision

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Forma

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Where performance meets sustainability, Digital Edge is a leading provider of sustainable, next-generation, AI-ready digital infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Backed by Stonepeak, a global alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has over US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital from some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Since our founding in 2020, we have rapidly scaled across key Asia markets, operating 31 data centers with over 1.8GW of secured IT power. We operate as a regional platform delivering consistent global standards, combining scale with strong local execution across every market.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Construction Project Platform, this role will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all mechanical systems throughout the project lifecycle ensuring quality, compliance with design specifications, performance requirements, and critical infrastructure standards. This role demands precision, adherence to safety standards, maintaining tight timelines, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver a mission-critical facility. This role will be based in Johor, Malaysia

Key responsibilities:

Site Supervision & Execution:

• Oversee the installation and commissioning of cooling, plumbing, fire fighting and fire suppression systems.
• Ensure alignment with Digital Edge’s design specifications and project requirements.
• Validate method statements, shop drawings and ITPs.
• Support the testing and commissioning as well as integrated system tests process.
• Ensure that planned installation activities are carried out promptly in accordance with the project’s program.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control:

• Verify compliance with the relevant local building codes, international standards, and project specifications.
• Witness FAT and SAT as required.
• Witness and conduct inspections on mechanical installation, ensuring workmanship are as per design intent.
• Work closely with the project team, especially the MEP team to collaborate on integrated system delivery.
• Liaise with design consultants and contractors to resolve technical issues promptly.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of site activities, product certifications, and QA/QC documentation.
• Prepare weekly quality reports, and follow up on a timely manner to close out NCRs etc.
• Prepare progress reports and highlight risks impacting critical path activities.
• Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, condenser water systems and associated controls.
• Coordinate mechanical system readiness for IST and client acceptance testing.
• Review TAB (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) activities and performance validation.
• Coordinate activities with Operations Team prior to Project Turnover, including user training

The successful candidate:

• Experience: 5-10 years in mechanical engineering with site supervision (preferably with Data Centre or critical infrastructure projects). Familiar with Data Centre Uptime Institute requirements, Data Centre Commissioning Standards, energy-efficient design, and green building standards.
• Specific people skills: Good communicator, with site supervision experience, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Education level: Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree.
• Systems and Tools: Knowledge of Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and other relevant software.