Technical Team Leader - Data Center MEP

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking an experienced MEP Engineering Lead to steer a team of engineers, designers, and site coordinators on mission-critical data center projects in Malaysia. You will provide technical direction, mentorship, and governance across UPS, battery, cooling, and power distribution systems.

The role requires 8–12 years of MEP experience, leadership on large projects, and strong drawing/coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related engineering field.
• 8–12 years of MEP engineering experience, preferably in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• At least 2 years of experience leading technical or engineering teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven data center project delivery experience (new builds, expansions, or retrofits).
• Strong knowledge of UPS, battery tech, redundancy concepts, and PDI infrastructure.
• Experience with precision cooling systems (In-Row, CRAH, CRAC, Wind Wall).
• Familiarity with MV/LV distribution, monitoring platforms, and integrated infra solutions.
• Commissioning, performance testing, and operational readiness expertise.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; BIM platforms experience is highly advantageous.
• Professional Engineer or equivalent qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of MEP engineers, designers, site coordinators, and specialists.
• Oversee review and execution of data center MEP designs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide governance for critical systems including UPS, batteries, cooling, and power distribution.
• Review engineering docs: single-line drawings, layouts, schematics, and as-builts.
• Manage risk assessments, engineering change requests, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors for project execution.
• Support commissioning, system testing, performance verification, and handover processes.
• Ensure compliance with Tier III/IV, ASHRAE standards, and safety regulations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend system improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical presentation

Decision making under pressure

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

• Lead and manage a team of MEP engineers, designers, site coordinators, and technical specialists, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Oversee the review, optimization, and execution of data center MEP designs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise and governance for critical systems including UPS, battery systems, precision cooling systems, power modules, switchgear, ATS, PDUs, and busway systems.
• Review and guide the preparation of engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, coordination drawings, schematics, and as-built drawings.
• Manage technical risk assessments, engineering change requests, and issue resolution throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful execution of engineering solutions.
• Support commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, performance verification, and project handover processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and data center best practices, including Tier III/IV and ASHRAE standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations for system improvements, fault mitigation, and energy efficiency optimization.
• Prepare technical reports, lessons learned documentation, and project progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of MEP engineering experience, preferably within data center or mission-critical facilities environments.
• At least 2 years of experience leading technical or engineering teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering full-cycle data center projects, including new builds, expansions, or retrofits.
• Strong technical knowledge of UPS systems, battery technologies, redundancy concepts, and power distribution infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with precision cooling systems such as In-Row Cooling, CRAH, CRAC, Wind Wall Cooling, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, intelligent monitoring platforms, and integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, performance testing, and operational readiness processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with the ability to review and guide engineering drawing development.
• Experience with BIM platforms such as Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360 is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams, make decisions under pressure, and manage multiple project priorities simultaneously.
• Professional Engineer certification, BEM registration, or equivalent qualifications would be an added advantage.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects.
• Exposure to advanced technologies in power, cooling, and digital infrastructure.
• Strong career progression into senior engineering and project leadership positions.
• Collaborative environment working alongside industry-leading experts and stakeholders.
• Involvement in large-scale regional data center developments.
• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives and project exposure.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of one of the fastest-growing sectors within the digital infrastructure industry.