Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer

Black & White Engineering Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP engineering design consultant is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves managing engineering projects across the APAC region, ensuring design compliance, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Key qualifications include a degree in engineering, significant experience in data centre design, and strong project management skills. The position demands excellent communication capabilities and a willingness to travel for international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years of overall experience with 3 years in Data Centre design.
• Proven experience in running projects within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized projects across Asia Pacific.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria and client specifications.
• Conduct site inspections during construction to confirm design implementation.

Skills

Project management

MEP engineering

Communication skills

Design compliance

Autonomy

Education

Degree in appropriate engineering discipline

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Dialux

Job description

Senior Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer

Contribute to projects to deliver excellent service levels to clients.

Assist in ongoing development and growth of the business.

Provide technical, design, and contract management support.

Ensure projects align with B&W Engineering’s standards, procedures, and processes.

Meet project requirements and client specifications.

Extensive experience in various technical areas.

Sound knowledge at a Senior Engineer level.

Willingness to travel between the Regional Head Office in Singapore, Engineering hub in the Philippines, and project sites across the APAC region.

Role Responsibilities

• Running small & medium size projects and assisting with the running of large size projects in Singapore and throughout Asia Pacific
• Development, design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical/Electrical designs, installations, systems, equipment and facilities.
• Actively involved in the production of drawings, calculations, schedules and specifications for all related mechanical/electrical systems
• Ensure quality and accuracy of designs
• Ensure compliance with project Design Criteria/Client brief/approved concept
• Significant focus on the design of Mission Critical Data Centre Mechanical/Electrical services including all equipment, systems and interfaces. For electrical services including HV sub-stations, site-wide MV infrastructure, Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers and Earthing. For mechanical services including cooling, AC, ventilation, generator fuel delivery systems, associated hydraulic systems, public health & plumbing, fire protection
• Hold design reviews throughout design process and ensure compliance with relevant design standards and office standards
• Carries out feasibility, due diligence, condition/dilapidation and other types of surveys and tests on new & existing sites and facilities in respect of electrical/mechanical services
• Visits sites regularly and carries out inspections during construction stage of projects to ensure that the designs produced are realized practically and accurately
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Day to day liaison and discussion on project progress, design meeting, ongoing requirements for deliverables against detail and programme and direct liaison
• Address and resolve issues at technical meetings with internal teams, local agencies, professional and contractors teams
• Ensures engineering deliverables, including drawings, calculations, schedules and specifications meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Assisting on the coordination of engineering services internally between MEP disciplines and externally between MEP and all other relevant designs
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions
• Based in Malaysia and have the capacity to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions

Role Requirements

• Degree or higher in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer registration or progress towards beneficial.
• Proven experience in working within and running projects within a multi-disciplinary team with the successful delivery of the design for critical projects.
• Experience in project management and MEP engineering track record with some experience of data centres or other critical engineering facilities.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications Outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint etc
• Knowledge of Dialux, Trimble (Amtech) Etap /AutoCAD/Revit/etc BIM/CAD calculation software. Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Significant experience in production of drawings, calculations, schedules & specifications for a range of building types
• At least 5 years overall experience with 3 years Data Centre design
• Broad design experience across Commercial, High Rise, Hotels & Leisure would be beneficial
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the design process.
• Peripheral experience in architecture, structures, civils, security and permitting.
• Excellent understanding of the various code requirements and standards across the APAC region.
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team.
• Ability to embrace an intensively collaborative design environment working for and reporting daily to an expert client.
• Ability to proactively step outside the role of conventional design regiment and stages to achieve the client’s deliverables.
• Flexible and willing to travel to service international projects and customers.
• Possess exceptional clear communication skills and command of spoken/written English.
• Have an appreciation of different cultures/races and embrace the same.
• Be a motivated, highly dependable
• Maintain an appropriate knowledge of industry initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation including Singapore Design for Safety (Dfs).
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
• Understand and maintain the long‑term goals of the business.
• Understand the company QA process, maintain and contribute to the same.

We are an international and award winning MEP engineering design consultant with global offices servicing clients around the world. Demand for our services has grown and we are currently expanding our presence, opening a new office in Makati City, Philippines. Clients recognize us as an authority in producing low carbon, sustainable M&E designs and we are known throughout the industry for creating design strategies that reduce both initial and operational costs resulting in lower carbon emissions. We consistently deliver designs for clients across a broad spectrum of sectors that challenge conventional thinking and are innovative and cost effective.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Electrical Design Engineer?
• Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• Are you willing to travel for this role when required?