Mechanical Engineer - Malaysia

RED Engineering Design; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Engineering Design is expanding its Kuala Lumpur office and seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead building services projects, with a focus on data centres and hospitality sectors.

Based in KL, you will run projects, coordinate disciplines, and engage clients in design development and delivery, ensuring compliance with standards.

Strong communication, hands-on approach, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• BEng or MSc in Mechanical/Building Services engineering.
• Professional engineering licensure or chartered status targeted.
• Experience with building services design and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate design, inspection, and commissioning.
• Prepare specifications and calculations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety and local standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Hands-on engineering

Leadership

Education

BEng

MSc

Chartered/Professional Engineer status (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

IT-based calculation tools

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Malaysia

RED isan expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

We now seek an experienced Mechanical Engineer to be based in our KL office to inspire others. You will have the ability to run small and large sized projects, undertake a client facing role in the development, design, and co-ordination of engineering projects You will have experience in the delivery of data centres along with other sector experience including commercial, hotel, retail, and hotel design desirable.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and clients, and experience working on innovative projects with leading client organisations, and contractors will equip you to take a future pro-active role in forging client relationships of our sector portfolio.

You will possess good commercial awareness, in addition to having robust technical knowledge relevant to building services design, and capable of incorporating those technologies into the hotel / hospitality and leisure sector. The position will ideally suit someone who is currently working in building service consultancy and is prepared to work ‘hands on’.

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for the running of small projects. Researches, develops, designs and assumes responsibility for coordination and monitoring of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc.

• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Preparation of specification modifications (word or excel)
• Ensure engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Responsible for validation of Intermediate & Graduate Engineer input into designs

Role Requirements

• BEng, MSc, and have sufficient experience
• Degree Qualified, Licensed Engineer, MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND + appropriate experience or equivalent
• Working towards Chartered/Professional Engineer status
• Competent in specification design/drawing for several building types
• Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of MS Office applications word, excel etc.
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of BS SC and International design codes and Standards
• Ability to prioritize own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Managerial Skills

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