Senior Mechanical Engineer

IAQ Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

IAQ Group in Penang seeks an experienced Mechanical/HVAC Design Engineer to lead design and calculations for commercial and industrial HVAC and piping systems, with familiarity in chillers and AHUs. Travel and site assignments may be required.

The role covers procurement support, tender planning, budgeting, and coordination across disciplines, demanding independent work and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/HVAC/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC design/construction.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and calculations.
• Assist in tender planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and proposals.
• Ensure design is delivered per schedule.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on design and deliveries.
• Guide CAD designer to produce drawings.
• Review and approve technical submissions from contractors.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/HVAC/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Person in charge for designated disciplines in design and technical aspects;

Strong knowledge in commercial/industrial HVAC system and Piping system, preferably experienced with chiller and Air Handling Unit (AHU) design;

Experience in energy optimization project would be an added advantage

b) Engineering Stage

Lead engineering design and calculations;

Assist in tender planning, scheduling, and budgeting

Prepare technical reports, presentation and proposals

Ensure design is delivered in as per schedule;

Responsible to deliver committed deliverables at each design stage;

Prepare tender scope of work, specification and BOQ;

Guide CAD designer to produce drawings.

Coordinate with other disciplines on design and other deliveries

c) Procurement Stage

Response to technical queries from bidders;

Chair technical clarification session;

Evaluate technical submission from bidders and ensure bidders are comply with both technical and scope of works;

d) Construction Stage

Asist EHS department in site safety supervision;

Manager of work package;

Initiate any design and scope of work change.

Initiate technical submission to client.

Review and approve technical submission from contractors.

Review and approve work method statement submitted by contractors. Seeks EHS department’s advice in safety aspects.

Initiate RFI to engineering manager, acknowledge by project manager.

Leader in testing of commissioning for respective discipline, assisted by quality controller in documentation works.

Provide support to contractor in resolving technical issues.

Provide technical advice to construction teams.

Advice and update construction team in scope of works and any change in scope of works. Commercial issues

Liaison with commercial department in cost related issues.

Provide technical support to quality control team in executing quality control plan. Provide technical specification, inspection test plan forms and checklist to quality controller.

e) Project Closure

Sign off testing and commissioning forms and result;

Verify all scope of works are completed;

Assist quality controller in handover documentation compilation;

Review and approve operating and maintenance manual submitted by contractors.

Requirements: -

Degree in Mechanical/ HVAC/ Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent;

At least 5 years working experience in the HVAC design/construction industry;

Able to work independently under minimum supervision;

Highly motivated with strong organizational and time management skills;

Ability to prioritize to meet strict deadlines;

Able to operate AutoCAD software, MS Excel, MS Words and MS PowerPoint;

Good interpersonal and communication skills;

The position may require candidate to be seconded to project site;

Open to travel locally and overseas and willing to be stationed at site when necessary.