Senior Engineer, Project HVAC

Johnson Controls; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) to manage engineering, site coordination, testing, and handover for large-scale data center and critical facility projects. You will coordinate design development, shop drawings, procurement, and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while supporting the Project Manager.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and at least 5 years of HVAC project experience, with data center exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC project engineering.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC installation, coordination, and commissioning.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation.
• Familiar with project schedules and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Review and ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.
• Resolve technical issues related to HVAC systems and ventilation.
• Interface with consultants and clients to address technical queries and design clarifications.
• Manage day-to-day HVAC site activities per approved drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and ensure alignment with the project program.
• Support site supervision teams to ensure installation quality and workmanship.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure handover documentation (as-built drawings, O&M manuals) is prepared.
• Support final inspections, snag clearance, and client acceptance.
• Assist PM in cost control, variation evaluation, and progress claims.
• Track material procurement, deliveries, and vendor schedules.
• Identify potential variation orders and schedule risks early.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures and safety compliance; support audits and authority submissions.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC project engineering

Data center experience

Chilled water systems

Coordination

MS Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

What you will do:

The Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) is responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering, technical, and site execution aspects of HVAC works for large‑scale data center and critical facility projects. The role supports the Project Manager to ensure safe, timely, compliant, and high‑quality project delivery, from design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Job Description

What you will do: The Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) is responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering, technical, and site execution aspects of HVAC works for large‑scale data center and critical facility projects. The role supports the Project Manager to ensure safe, timely, compliant, and high‑quality project delivery, from design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

How You Will Do It

Engineering & Technical Management

• Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements
• Review and ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards
• Resolve technical issues related to chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, ducting, pipework, and ventilation
• Interface with consultants and clients to address technical queries and design clarifications

Site Execution & Coordination

• Manage day‑to‑day HVAC site activities to ensure works are executed according to approved drawings and schedules
• Coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors, and subcontractors
• Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with the approved project program
• Support site supervision teams to ensure installation quality and workmanship standards

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate pre‑commissioning, testing, and commissioning (T&C) activities
• Work closely with commissioning agents, vendors, and client representatives
• Ensure proper preparation of as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover documentation
• Support final inspections, snag clearance, and client acceptance

Cost, Procurement & Contract Support

• Assist the Project Manager in cost control, variation evaluation, and progress claims
• Track material procurement, deliveries, and vendor schedules
• Identify potential variation orders and schedule risks early

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans (ITP), and quality records
• Enforce site HSE requirements and safe work practices
• Support audits, inspections, and authority submissions as required

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Track RFIs, technical submissions, approvals, and site instructions
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC project engineering
• Experience delivering large‑scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in HVAC installation, coordination, and commissioning
• Data center or mission‑critical project experience is a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of Chilled water systems (air‑cooled & water‑cooled), CRAH / CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems
• Familiar with project schedules and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel)

Preferred Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Proactive problem‑solver with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and under tight project schedules
• Good stakeholder management and teamwork mindset