Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Title: Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Permanant role

Role Summary:

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical

building services across major regional developments, with a primary focus on hyperscale data

centres, mission-critical infrastructure, and high-tech industrial facilities. You will lead the

design, calculations, system architecture, and technical delivery of complex Mechanical Dry

(ACMV/HVAC) and Mechanical Wet (Central Chilled Water) systems from concept through

construction administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the concept, schematic, and detailed engineering design of mission-critical

mechanical systems, including high-density central chilled water plants, N+1/2N cooling

topologies, thermal energy storage (TES), CRAC/CRAH systems, and air-handling

infrastructure.

• Perform and review complex technical calculations, including building thermal/heat load

calculations, hydraulic analysis, pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, and CFD

airflow modeling oversight.

• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements (UBBL, MS Standards) and

international standards (ASHRAE TC 9.9, SMACNA, NFPA, FM Global).

• Interface directly with clients, architects, structural leads, and external stakeholders to

drive integrated MEP design solutions and value engineering.

• Direct and mentor a team of junior/senior engineers and BIM modelers, ensuring design

accuracy, quality assurance (QA/QC), and timely project milestone delivery.

• Author technical specifications, bill of quantities (BQ), design basis reports (DBR), and

tender documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized

university.

• Experience: 10–15+ years of progressive engineering consultancy design experience,

with a proven track record leading large-scale mechanical/HVAC design projects.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of central chilled water plant design, hydraulic

distribution, process cooling, and ventilation controls. Prior experience with hyperscale

data centres, semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, or high-density industrial facilities is

highly preferred.

• Certifications: BEM Registered Engineer (PEPC preferred). GBI Facilitator, LEED AP, or

Certified Data Center Specialist (CDCS) accreditation is an added advantage.

• Software: Proficient in Carrier HAP/Trace 700, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and hydraulic

analysis tools.