Job Description - Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre) | Malaysia
Location: Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a next-generation digital infrastructure platform committed to sustainability and operational excellence. They develop and operate robust, scalable, and carrier-neutral data centers across Asia, supporting hyperscale cloud computing, enterprise, and fast-growing technology companies. With a presence across multiple markets in Asia Pacific, they are building a future-ready ecosystem that is AI-ready, hyperconnected, and green by design.
Role Overview
The Mechanical Engineer supports the mechanical and MEP teams in delivering high-quality data centre projects. This role focuses on documentation support, technical coordination, and ensuring accurate tracking of design and installation progress.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Documentation Support
- Prepare, update, and maintain mechanical engineering documents, including equipment schedules, P&IDs, chilled water schematics, and technical datasheets.
- Review contractor mechanical submissions (shop drawings, material specs, method statements) and consolidate comments from the senior engineering team.
- Support in preparing tender documents, comparison sheets, and engineering presentations.
- Maintain and update mechanical engineering trackers, logs, and document registers.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate with CSA, electrical, and vendor teams to ensure alignment of mechanical systems and space planning.
- Participate in coordination meetings and issue minutes, action plans, and follow-ups.
- Track site progress for mechanical works such as chilled water piping, HVAC, containment, and fire suppression systems.
Site & Testing Support
- Support mechanical inspections for quality control (ducting, piping, supports, equipment placement).
- Assist in FAT/SAT documentation and verification for chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC, and other mechanical systems.
- Assist in testing and commissioning activities by collecting measurements and recording test data.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure documentation and design deliverables meet DC standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support coordination on safety, quality, and installation standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 2-3 years of experience in construction, MEP consultancy, HVAC, or data centre/mission-critical environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems (CHW, HVAC, pumps, piping, ventilation).
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings; exposure to CAD/BIM is an advantage.
- Strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills.
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