Senior Project Engineer, HVAC

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai in Johor is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) to lead engineering, site execution, and commissioning for large-scale data center and critical facilities.

The role partners with the Project Manager to ensure safe and compliant delivery, coordinating with consultants, contractors, and vendors on design, installation, testing, and handover. Five plus years of HVAC project experience required with hands-on installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Strong coordination and communication skills essential.
• Proactive problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under tight project schedules and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering, technical, and site execution aspects of HVAC works for large-scale data center and critical facility projects.
• Support Project Manager to ensure safe, timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery from design through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Review compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards; resolve technical issues related to chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, ducting, pipework, ventilation.
• Manage day-to-day site activities; coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors, and subcontractors; monitor progress.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning, handover documentation; support final inspections and client acceptance.
• Assist Project Manager in cost control, variation evaluation, progress claims; track procurement and vendor schedules; identify variation orders and risks.

Skills

Strong coordination and communication

Proactive problem-solver

Detail-oriented under tight schedules

Stakeholder management and teamwork

MS Project and Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

## Senior Project Engineer, HVACApply: Johor-Johor-Malaysia: Full time: Posted Today: WD30281133**What you will do:**The Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) is responsible for managing and coordinating the engineering, technical, and site execution aspects of HVAC works for large‐scale data center and critical facility projects. The role supports the Project Manager to ensure safe, timely, compliant, and high‐quality project delivery, from design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.**How you will do it:**### **Engineering & Technical Management*** Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements* Review and ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards* Resolve technical issues related to chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, ducting, pipework, and ventilation* Interface with consultants and clients to address technical queries and design clarifications### **Site Execution & Coordination*** Manage day‐to‐day HVAC site activities to ensure works are executed according to approved drawings and schedules* Coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors, and subcontractors* Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with the approved project program* Support site supervision teams to ensure installation quality and workmanship standards### **Testing, Commissioning & Handover*** Coordinate pre‐commissioning, testing, and commissioning (T&C) activities* Work closely with commissioning agents, vendors, and client representatives* Ensure proper preparation of as‐built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover documentation* Support final inspections, snag clearance, and client acceptance### **Cost, Procurement & Contract Support*** Assist the Project Manager in cost control, variation evaluation, and progress claims* Track material procurement, deliveries, and vendor schedules* Identify potential variation orders and schedule risks early### **Quality, Safety & Compliance*** Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans (ITP), and quality records* Enforce site HSE requirements and safe work practices* Support audits, inspections, and authority submissions as required### **Reporting & Documentation*** Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports* Track RFIs, technical submissions, approvals, and site instructions* Maintain accurate project documentation and records**What we look for:*** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.* Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC project engineering* Experience delivering large‐scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects is preferred.* Hands‐on experience in HVAC installation, coordination, and commissioning* Data center or mission‐critical project experience is a strong advantage* Strong knowledge of Chilled water systems (air‐cooled & water‐cooled), CRAH / CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems* Familiar with project schedules and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel)**Preferred Skills:*** Strong coordination and communication skills* Proactive problem‐solver with attention to detail* Able to work independently and under tight project schedules* Good stakeholder management and teamwork mindset