At Black & White Engineering, we specialise in delivering mission-critical infrastructure that supports the digital economy. We are seeking a highly capable Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects and contribute to the continued growth of Black & White Engineering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and across the APAC region.
This role will focus on delivering technically challenging projects, particularly within mission-critical environments such as data centres. You will play a key role in engineering design, project delivery, coordination and client engagement, while supporting team development and business growth initiatives.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (Tasks)
Engineering & Project Delivery
- Deliver high-quality mechanical (MEP) design solutions across all project stages
- Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring outputs meet client requirements, timelines and budget constraints
- Undertake detailed design calculations, system sizing and technical documentation
- Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes
- Coordinate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including electrical, structural and architectural disciplines
Technical Excellence
- Provide technical input and guidance within project teams
- Ensure designs align with industry best practice and Malaysian regulatory requirements (e.g. UBBL, BOMBA, MS 1525)
- Contribute to innovation in engineering solutions, particularly in mission-critical and data centre environments
- Review and check design work produced by junior engineers
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Support client engagement on projects, maintaining strong working relationships
- Attend client meetings, workshops and technical discussions
- Collaborate with contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
- Act as a reliable technical point of contact for assigned projects
Team Support & Development
- Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates in their professional development
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
- Assist with internal resource planning and coordination as required
Commercial Awareness
- Support project managers in monitoring project scope, timelines and cost controls
- Assist in preparing technical inputs for proposals and bid submissions
- Maintain awareness of project commercial drivers and contribute to efficient delivery
ADDITIONAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support business growth initiatives for Black & White Engineering in Malaysia and across the APAC region
- Work across projects in other APAC locations as required, contributing to a growing regional team with international exposure
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, commensurate with the grade of the role
ADDITIONAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (QHSE)
All roles include responsibility for health and safety in line with the requirements set out in the Employee Handbook.
- Awareness of H&S policies and procedures and impact on yourself and team
- Ensure all staff members complete mandatory compliance training when required
- Report any accidents, incidents, near misses appropriately
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES (Resources)
- Accountable for the technical quality, accuracy and compliance of own mechanical design outputs
- Responsible for reviewing and checking design work produced by junior engineers and graduates
- Technical point of contact for assigned projects, supporting project managers on scope, programme and cost
- Supports internal resource planning and coordination within the mechanical team
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT (minimum)
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent)
- Registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), working towards or holding Professional Engineer status (Ir.), or Chartered Engineer (CEng) / equivalent, preferred
- Strong knowledge of relevant design standards and Malaysian regulations (e.g. UBBL, BOMBA, MS 1525)
- Proficiency in design tools such as Revit, IES or similar platforms
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (minimum)
- Typically 3–7 years of experience in mechanical (MEP) design consultancy
- Proven experience delivering complex projects, ideally in data centres / mission-critical facilities, commercial developments or large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience undertaking detailed design calculations, system sizing and technical documentation across all project stages
- Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, contractors and consultants
- Experience working on projects in Malaysia and familiarity with local authority requirements is advantageous
- Experience mentoring or checking the work of junior engineers