Principal Engineer, Mechanical

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Engineer, Mechanical to join our team in Bukit Damansara, Malaysia. In this key role, you will design, lead and oversee infrastructure projects in transportation domain in various projects like Metro/LRT/MRT and Rail or Road tunnels, Hospitals, Healthcare facilities, Residential/Commercial Buildings, Data Center projects ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. The right fit for this role will possess multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Performs various management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Maintains liaison with units within the organization and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience.
• Works under minimal supervision. Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Manages group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the team.
• Manage and direct complex mechanical engineering projects from conception to completion
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and clients
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional development
• Contribute to business development efforts and client relationship management
• Stay current with emerging technologies and sustainable design practices in mechanical engineering in Healthcare sectors
• Serves as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Approves and signs off on work.
• Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
• Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Participates in development of technical proposals.
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.

Qualifications

 

• Possession of either a Masters or a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. 
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in Transportation sector like Metro, MRT/LRT, Airport, Railways, Technical Buildings, Highrise residential and commercial buildings, Institutional buildings, Data Centers, Healthcare sector like design of Hospital building or Medical care facilities and related buildings, with a proven track record in project management. Should have design engineering consultancy experience preferably in above mentioned sectors or equivalent area.
• Must have hands on experience in projects in ACMV, Fire Protection and Detection, Medical Gas system, Cold and Hot water system, Lifts and Escalators, Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage system
• Registered with Board of Engineer (BEM) and/or preferable Professional Engineer with Practice Certification status
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams
• Understanding of sustainable design practices and their application in mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in working with BIM at different levels of detail, including 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and Levels of Development (LODs) ranging from 200 to 400. 
• Familiarity with local and international building codes, ministry of health and the procedures for submitting designs to relevant authorities. Knowledge of Healthcare-specific codes like ASHRAE, NFPA, local health authority regulations etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Strong technical writing skills. 
• Proficiency in the use of specialized engineering software, including Elite, HAP, E20, Elevate, Pipeflow or Elite etc.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.