Resident Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Private Advertiser; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia seeks a Resident Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) to supervise on-site M&E construction, ensure compliance with drawings, specs and regulations.

You will coordinate with contractors and clients, review shop drawings, monitor progress, witness testing, and help hand over with as-built docs. BEM registration preferred; degree or diploma in relevant engineering required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in M&E site supervision, construction or project engineering.
• Good knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with Malaysian standards, safety regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily mechanical and electrical construction and installation works on-site.
• Ensure all M&E works comply with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, materials, quality, and progress.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and technical documents.
• Monitor project progress and ensure works are completed according to schedule.
• Witness and coordinate testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Identify defects and non-conformance issues, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Attend site meetings, prepare progress reports, and maintain site documentation.
• Assist in project handover with as-built drawings, testing reports, and O&M manuals.

Skills

M&E site supervision

Contractor coordination

Quality control

Project progress monitoring

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Resident Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Resident Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor daily mechanical and electrical construction and installation works on-site.

Ensure all M&E works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.

Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and site coordination issues.

Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, materials, quality, and construction progress.

Review shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and technical documents.

Monitor project progress and ensure works are completed according to the approved programme and schedule.

Witness and coordinate testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.

Identify defects, non-conformance issues, and site discrepancies, and follow up on corrective actions.

Attend site meetings, prepare progress reports, and maintain proper site documentation.

Ensure compliance with project quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Assist in project handover, including the review of as-built drawings, testing reports, and operation and maintenance manuals.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.

Relevant experience in M&E site supervision, construction, or project engineering.

Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, construction drawings, and technical specifications.

Experience in site inspection, contractor coordination, quality control, and project progress monitoring.

Familiarity with relevant Malaysian standards, authority requirements, and safety regulations.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.

Good communication, coordination, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Able to work independently, manage site issues, and meet project deadlines.

Register with Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)