Senior Mechanical Resident Engineer Data Centre Projects

Aurecon Perunding Sdn Bhd; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical) in Malaysia to oversee complex mechanical construction works, including data centre facilities, ensuring design compliance, safety and quality. The role involves site inspections, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and verification of as-built drawings.

A fixed-term 1-year contract and Johor-based options are available. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, BEM registration, and 10+ years of site supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Graduate Engineer or Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in site supervision for mechanical services, preferably on building services, institutional, pharmaceutical, data centre, or mission-critical developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC/ACMV, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary, hydraulic, compressed air, chilled water, fuel systems, and other industrial utility systems.
• Familiar with local authority requirements, Malaysian codes and standards, testing & commissioning, QA/QC processes, and construction best practices.
• Strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders effectively.
• Must be open to work on a fixed term contract (1 year)
• The role can be based in Johor for candidates who prefer to work from that location

Responsibilities

• Site Inspections and Meetings: Conduct inspections at site with Authorities, Operator, Contractor, Client, and other consultants.
• Attending site and authority meetings.
• Witness during testing and commissioning stage.
• Witness all tests on site, sign off and obtain the test results.
• Inspect and sign off all non-compliance reports issued for defective works.
• Coordination and Supervision: Coordinating and assisting the Design Office Team Leader/Project Engineer in the performance of site technical duties.
• Assist in progress payment certification.
• Assist to review Shop drawings based on actual site conditions.
• Assist to review and verify final as-built
• Documentation and Reporting: Provide comments on Method of Statements, Material samples, and liaison with Engineer from HQ.
• Progress monitoring and verification of weekly and monthly reports submitted by the Contractor.
• To compile and submit monthly M&E site progress report to Design Office for review and record.
• Provide signature and/or IOW endorsement on Approved M&E As-Built Drawings submitted by contractors after the site verification.
• Handover and Finalization: Attend to the delivery of vacant possession (handover) to client, resolve client’s complaints, and assist in the finalization of the final account with the Client/Contractor.
• Checking and signing off all deliveries, checking storage, and protection of Plant, Materials, and Equipment.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Graduate/Professional Engineer (BEM)

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical) in Malaysia to oversee complex mechanical construction works, including data centre facilities, ensuring design compliance, safety and quality. The role involves site inspections, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and verification of as-built drawings.

A fixed-term 1-year contract and Johor-based options are available. The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, BEM registration, and 10+ years of site supervision