Senior Engineer - Mechanical

GAMUDA BERHAD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design MVAC, fire protection, and hydraulic systems for major infrastructure projects. You will model components in BIM/Revit and perform heat load, duct sizing, and pressure loss calculations to ensure compliance.

You will support tenders, coordinate with on-site teams, and participate in cross-disciplinary reviews to deliver safe, efficient building services for metro and civil works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical designs for MVAC, fire services, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform heat load, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and pressure loss calculations.
• Review drawings and BIM models for accuracy and coordination with other disciplines.
• Support tender documentation and on-site coordination during construction.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Carrier HAP

Bluebeam

Job description

Gamuda Berhad

Founded in 1976, Gamuda Berhad has grown into a regional engineering, property, and infrastructure leader. We're known for our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, with a presence across Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, India, Vietnam, Bahrain, and Qatar. Our digital transformation journey began five decades ago, exemplified by our early adoption during the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) project. Renowned for pioneering iconic solutions like the Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine (A-TBM), we continue to shape the infrastructure landscape with our vision: "Leading the region in breakthrough solutions."

Job Summary – Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Design & Calculations

• System Design: Prepare and develop mechanical engineering designs for Air Conditioning (MVAC), Fire Services (sprinklers, hydrants, detection), and Hydraulic Systems (cold water, sewerage, drainage and rain water harvesting).
• Engineering Analysis: Perform critical engineering calculations, including heat load analysis, ventilation requirements, pipe sizing, duct sizing, air and water pressure losses calculations, ensuring all systems meet project performance and efficiency standards.
• Metro Specialization: Assist in the design of specialized mechanical systems for underground environments, such as tunnel ventilation, smoke control, and station drainage systems.
• Drawing Production: Review and/or prepare detailed drawings, schematics, and 3D models (BIM/Revit) to ensure accuracy and coordination with structural and electrical layouts.
• Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to local Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL), Australian Standards (AS/NZS), and project-specific technical requirements.

2. Tender & Project Support

• Estimation: Support the preparation of accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and technical specifications for tender submissions.
• Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to reduce costs or improve efficiency through optimized material selection and simplified mechanical layouts.
• Procurement Support: Assist in the technical evaluation of equipment vendors and subcontractors to ensure mechanical components meet quality and performance standards.
• On-site Coordination: Collaborate with the construction team to resolve Technical Queries (TQ) and ensure the design is implementable under site conditions.

3. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interdisciplinary Liaison: Actively participate in design coordination meetings to resolve "clashes" between mechanical services and other disciplines like structural beams or electrical cable trays.
• Consultant Review: Assist the Mechanical Services Manager in reviewing consultant submissions, ensuring they meet the required level of detail and quality.

T&C Support

Assist in the development of Testing & Commissioning (T&C) procedures for mechanical systems to ensure a smooth transition to the operations phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Competency in AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and mechanical modeling software (e.g., Carrier HAP, Bluebeam).

Skills & Abilities

• Prior involvement in Metro, Rail, or major infrastructure projects is a significant advantage.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in building services design or construction.