Senior Project Engineer, HVAC

Johnson Controls; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVAC) to oversee engineering, technical, and site execution for large-scale data center and critical facility projects. You will coordinate design, shop drawings, and method statements, resolve HVAC issues, and interface with consultants and clients to ensure safe, compliant delivery from design through handover.

You will manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate with main contractors and vendors, monitor progress against schedules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC project engineering.
• Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects 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, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Review project specs, drawings, codes, and standards for compliance.
• Resolve technical issues related to HVAC systems and ventilation.
• Interface with consultants and clients to address queries and clarifications.
• Manage day-to-day site activities to align with drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate with main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project program.
• Support site supervision for installation quality and workmanship.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Work with commissioning agents, vendors, and client reps.
• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover documentation.
• Support final inspections, snag clearance, and client acceptance.
• Assist PM in cost control, variation evaluation, and progress claims.
• Track material procurement and vendor schedules.
• Identify potential variation orders and risks.

Skills

HVAC design coordination

Project coordination

Chilled water systems

CRAH/CRAC units

QA/QC

HSE compliance

MS Project

Excel

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

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