Resident Engineer, Mechanical

Aurecon Perunding Sdn Bhd; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical) in Malaysia to oversee complex mechanical construction works, including data centre facilities, ensuring design compliance, safety and quality. The role involves site inspections, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and verification of as-built drawings.

A fixed-term 1-year contract and Johor-based options are available. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, BEM registration, and 10+ years of site supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Graduate Engineer or Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in site supervision for mechanical services, preferably on building services, institutional, pharmaceutical, data centre, or mission-critical developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC/ACMV, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary, hydraulic, compressed air, chilled water, fuel systems, and other industrial utility systems.
• Familiar with local authority requirements, Malaysian codes and standards, testing & commissioning, QA/QC processes, and construction best practices.
• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders effectively.
• Must be open to work on a fixed term contract (1 year)
• The role can be based in Johor for candidates who prefer to work from that location

Responsibilities

• Site Inspections and Meetings: Conduct inspections at site with Authorities, Operator, Contractor, Client, and other consultants.
• Attending site and authority meetings.
• Witness during testing and commissioning stage.
• Witness all tests on site, sign off and obtain the test results.
• Inspect and sign off all non-compliance reports issued for defective works.
• Coordination and Supervision: Coordinating and assisting the Design Office Team Leader/Project Engineer in the performance of site technical duties.
• Assist in progress payment certification.
• Assist to review Shop drawings based on actual site conditions.
• Assist to review and verify final as-built
• Documentation and Reporting: Provide comments on Method of Statements, Material samples, and liaison with Engineer from HQ.
• Progress monitoring and verification of weekly and monthly reports submitted by the Contractor.
• To compile and submit monthly M&E site progress report to Design Office for review and record.
• Provide signature and/or IOW endorsement on Approved M&E As-Built Drawings submitted by contractors after the site verification.
• Handover and Finalization: Attend to the delivery of vacant possession (handover) to client, resolve client’s complaints, and assist in the finalization of the final account with the Client/Contractor.
• Checking and signing off all deliveries, checking storage, and protection of Plant, Materials, and Equipment.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Graduate/Professional Engineer (BEM)

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

As a Resident Engineer (Mechanical) at Aurecon, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations. You will play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure and building projects, including mission-critical facilities like data centres.

Job Responsibilities:

Site Inspections and Meetings

Conduct inspections at site with Authorities, Operator, Contractor, Client, and other consultants.

Attending site and authority meetings.

Witness during testing and commissioning stage.

Witness all tests on site, sign off and obtain the test results.

Inspect and sign off all non-compliance reports issued for defective works.

Coordination and Supervision

Coordinating and assisting the Design Office Team Leader/Project Engineer in the performance of site technical duties.

Assist in progress payment certification.

Assist to review Shop drawings based on actual site conditions.

Assist to review and verify final as-built

Documentation and Reporting

Provide comments on Method of Statements, Material samples, and liaison with Engineer from HQ.

Progress monitoring and verification of weekly and monthly reports submitted by the Contractor.

To compile and submit monthly M&E site progress report to Design Office for review and record.

Provide signature and/or IOW endorsement on Approved M&E As-Built Drawings submitted by contractors after the site verification.

Handover and Finalization

Attend to the delivery of vacant possession (handover) to client, resolve client’s complaints, and assist in the finalization of the final account with the Client/Contractor.

Checking and signing off all deliveries, checking storage, and protection of Plant, Materials, and Equipment.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Graduate Engineer or Professional Engineer

Minimum 10 years of experience in site supervision for mechanical services, preferably on building services, institutional, pharmaceutical, data centre, or mission-critical developments

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC/ACMV, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary, hydraulic, compressed air, chilled water, fuel systems, and other industrial utility systems

Familiar with local authority requirements, Malaysian codes and standards, testing & commissioning, QA/QC processes, and construction best practices

Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders effectively

Committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality, and sustainable engineering practices throughout project execution

Must be open to work on a fixed term contract (1 year)

The role can be based in Johor for candidates who prefer to work from that location