Senior Mechanical Engineer

IAQ Solutions Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced engineer to lead design and technical aspects across various phases including engineering, procurement, construction, and project closure. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Mechanical or HVAC Engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in AutoCAD. This role involves significant coordination with various teams and may require site travel and independent work.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience in the HVAC design/construction industry.
• Able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Willing to travel locally and overseas and stationed at site.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and calculations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and proposals.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on design.

Skills

Ability to prioritize to meet strict deadlines

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical / HVAC / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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

Engineering Stage

• Lead engineering design and calculations.
• Assist in tender planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and proposals.
• Ensure design is delivered 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.

Procurement Stage

• Respond to technical queries from bidders.
• Chair technical clarification sessions.
• Evaluate technical submissions from bidders and ensure compliance with technical scope of works.

Construction Stage

• Assist EHS department in site safety supervision.
• Manager of work package.
• Initiate any design and scope of work changes.
• Initiate technical submissions to client.
• Review and approve technical submissions from contractors.
• Review and approve work method statements submitted by contractors.
• Seek EHS department’s advice in safety aspects.
• Initiate RFI to engineering manager, acknowledge by project manager.
• Lead testing of commissioning for respective discipline, assisted by quality controller in documentation.
• Provide support to contractor in resolving technical issues.
• Provide technical advice to construction teams.
• Advise and update construction team on scope of works and any changes.
• Liaison with commercial department on cost‑related issues.
• Provide technical support to quality control team in executing quality control plan.
• Provide technical specifications, inspection test plan forms and checklist to quality controller.

Project Closure

• Sign off testing and commissioning forms and results.
• Verify all scope of works are completed.
• Assist quality controller in handover documentation compilation.
• Review and approve operating and maintenance manuals submitted by contractors.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical / HVAC / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of 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 Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• The position may require the candidate to be seconded to the project site.
• Open to travel locally and overseas and willing to be stationed at site when necessary.