Senior Project Engineer, HVAC

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) to lead and coordinate engineering, technical, and site execution for data center projects. You will support the Project Manager to ensure safe, compliant delivery from design through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HVAC project engineering, hands-on installation and commissioning, and data center experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation.
• Familiar with project schedules and reporting tools (MS Project, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Review project specs and ensure compliance with drawings and standards.
• Interface with consultants and clients to address technical queries.
• Manage daily HVAC site activities per drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover docs.
• Track progress, RFIs, and site instructions.

Skills

Coordination

Problem solving

Independent worker

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

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

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.

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

The future is being built today, and Johnson Controls is making that future more productive, more secure and more sustainable. We create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. At its core, that promise is about delivering innovation that make people’s lives – and the world – better.

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win everywhere, every day and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through our strategic focus on buildings.

Johnson Controls Building Technologies and Solutions Malaysia is a single source provider of integrated smart green building systems, services and solutions. The comprehensive life‑cycle approach to in‑building technology and operations includes planning and design, installation, integration, optimization and maintenance. Our products are installed in more than 35 percent of commercial buildings in Malaysia.

With the global merger between Johnson Controls and Tyco in 2016, we have an even stronger suite of offerings for our customers, including verticals such as data centers, healthcare and transportation.

Johnson Controls Building Technologies and Solutions Malaysia now has 600 employees in ten locations. Besides products and solutions, we provide comprehensive service support combining all of the service strength and expertise of York, Johnson Controls and Tyco.

Johnson Controls has been steadily expanding its presence in Malaysia since one of its brands, YORK®, was first introduced into the country in 1978. Johnson Controls now operates in Malaysia through the following entities:

Johnson Controls (M) Sdn. Bhd. (JCM, incorporated 1983)

York (Malaysia) Sales & Service Sdn. Bhd. (YMSS, incorporated 1988)

ADT Services (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ASM, incorporated 1991)

Tyco Fire, Security & Services Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (TFSSM, incorporated 1993)

Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning Sales Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (incorporated 2018) – this is wholly owned by Johnson Controls-Hitachi (JCH) which is majority owned by Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is fast emerging as a leader in combining its traditional strengths in building technology and system integration with digital innovations. In 2019, Johnson Controls was named “IoT Innovator of the Year” by IoT Breakthrough Awards and won the IBcon Digie Award for its groundbreaking work on an iconic AI-powered smart building.

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