Senior Mechanical Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead MEP design on high-value, mission-critical projects across the APAC region, including data centres. You will drive technical excellence, coordinate with electrical, structural and architectural teams, and mentor junior engineers to support growth and delivery.

The role emphasizes design, project delivery, client engagement and compliance with Malaysian standards, contributing to business growth

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent).
• Registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), working towards or holding Professional Engineer status (Ir.), or Chartered Engineer (CEng) / equivalent, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and Malaysian regulations (UBBL, BOMBA, MS 1525).
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, IES or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical (MEP) design solutions across all project stages.
• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outputs meet client requirements, timelines and budget constraints.
• Undertake detailed design calculations, system sizing and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes.
• Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.

Skills

MEP design

Client engagement

Mentoring juniors

Coordination across teams

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (Ir./CEng) preferred

Tools

Revit

IES|design tools

Job description

At Black & White Engineering, we specialise in delivering mission-critical infrastructure that supports the digital economy. We are seeking a highly capable Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects and contribute to the continued growth of Black & White Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and across the APAC region.

This role will focus on delivering technically challenging projects, particularly within mission-critical environments such as data centres. You will play a key role in engineering design, project delivery, coordination and client engagement, while supporting team development and business growth initiatives.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (Tasks)

• Deliver high-quality mechanical (MEP) design solutions across all project stages
• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outputs meet client requirements, timelines and budget constraints
• Undertake detailed design calculations, system sizing and technical documentation
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes
• Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including electrical, structural and architectural disciplines

Technical Excellence

• Provide technical input and guidance within project teams
• Ensure designs align with industry best practice and Malaysian regulatory requirements (e.g. UBBL, BOMBA, MS 1525)
• Contribute to innovation in engineering solutions, particularly in mission-critical and data centre environments
• Review and check design work produced by junior engineers

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Support client engagement on projects, maintaining strong working relationships
• Attend client meetings, workshops and technical discussions
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Act as a reliable technical point of contact for assigned projects

Team Support & Development

• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates in their professional development
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
• Assist with internal resource planning and coordination as required
• Support project managers in monitoring project scope, timelines and cost controls
• Assist in preparing technical inputs for proposals and bid submissions
• Maintain awareness of project commercial drivers and contribute to efficient delivery

ADDITIONAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support business growth initiatives for Black & White Engineering in Malaysia and across the APAC region
• Work across projects in other APAC locations as required, contributing to a growing regional team with international exposure
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the role

ADDITIONAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (QHSE)

All roles include responsibility for health and safety in line with the requirements set out in the Employee Handbook.

• Awareness of H&S policies and procedures and impact on yourself and team
• Ensure all staff members complete mandatory compliance training when required
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses appropriately

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES (Resources)

• Accountable for the technical quality, accuracy and compliance of own mechanical design outputs
• Responsible for reviewing and checking design work produced by junior engineers and graduates
• Technical point of contact for assigned projects, supporting project managers on scope, programme and cost
• Supports internal resource planning and coordination within the mechanical team

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT (minimum)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent)
• Registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), working towards or holding Professional Engineer status (Ir.), or Chartered Engineer (CEng) / equivalent, preferred
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and Malaysian regulations (e.g. UBBL, BOMBA, MS 1525)
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, IES or similar platforms

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (minimum)

• Typically 3–7 years of experience in mechanical (MEP) design consultancy
• Proven experience delivering complex projects, ideally in data centres / mission-critical facilities, commercial developments or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience undertaking detailed design calculations, system sizing and technical documentation across all project stages
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, contractors and consultants
• Experience working on projects in Malaysia and familiarity with local authority requirements is advantageous
• Experience mentoring or checking the work of junior engineers