Senior HVAC Project Engineer - Data Center Delivery

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

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