Resident Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Resident Engineer - Mechanical for a data centre site in Malaysia. You will supervise daily mechanical installation activities, review shop drawings and method statements, and monitor key systems to ensure technical and safety compliance.

You will conduct on-site inspections, enforce quality standards, resolve technical issues with engineering teams, and maintain comprehensive logs and handover documents throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in data centre or mission-critical mechanical systems.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily mechanical installation activities on the data centre site.
• Review and verify mechanical shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Monitor installation of key mechanical systems.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with mechanical standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Ensure contractors follow quality standards, approved procedures, and project timelines.
• Resolve site-level technical issues or escalate to design/engineering teams.
• Maintain inspection logs, daily reports, punch lists, and handover documents.
• Enforce mechanical safety practices and general HSE compliance on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Resident Engineer - Mechanical for a data centre site in Malaysia. You will supervise daily mechanical installation activities, review shop drawings and method statements, and monitor key systems to ensure technical and safety compliance.

You will conduct on-site inspections, enforce quality standards, resolve technical issues with engineering teams, and maintain comprehensive logs and handover documents throughout the project lifecycle.