Project Engineer

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of data centre cooling, HVAC, and chiller projects from engineering review through commissioning and handover.
• Review mechanical and HVAC drawings, P&IDs, layouts, BOQs, technical submittals, and vendor documents.
• Coordinate site activities related to chillers, CRAH/CRAC/CDU/FAN WALL units, chilled water piping, pumps, valves, AHUs, heat exchangers, controls, and associated auxiliaries.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Assist in planning and coordinating material delivery, equipment installation, site readiness, and contractor activities.
• Supervise mechanical/HVAC works at site and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and project standards.
• Support testing activities such as pressure testing, flushing, leak testing, balancing, and pre-commissioning checks.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for chillers, pumps, cooling equipment, control systems, and integrated HVAC systems.
• Work with BMS/controls teams to ensure proper integration, point checks, alarms, trends, and sequence validation.
• Identify technical issues, installation gaps, and site constraints, and escalate them with recommended solutions.
• Maintain daily/weekly site progress records, engineering trackers, snag lists, and issue logs.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, commissioning records, and final handover documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, OEMs, contractors, consultants, and operations teams for timely issue resolution.
• Ensure execution in live or critical data centre environments is carefully controlled to minimize operational risk.

Key Deliverables

• Engineering and site progress reports
• Material and equipment tracking logs
• Technical submittal review comments
• Installation quality checklists
• Testing and commissioning records
• Snag/punch list tracker
• As-built documentation
• O&M manual inputs
• Handover dossiers and closure documents

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Additional training or certifications in HVAC, chiller systems, commissioning, or project execution are preferred.
• Safety certifications or EHS training will be an advantage.

Experience

• Typically 3–8 years of experience in HVAC/mechanical project execution.
• Relevant experience in data centre projects, mission-critical facilities, commercial HVAC plants, or industrial cooling systems is preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to chiller systems, chilled water piping, precision cooling, and site coordination is desirable.
• Experience working in live facilities, retrofit projects, or fast-track MEP projects is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• Chillers and central cooling plants
• HVAC systems and precision cooling applications
• CRAH/CRAC /CDU /SFN systems
• Chilled water and condenser water piping systems
• Pumps, valves, strainers, and heat exchangers
• Airside and waterside balancing
• BMS/controls interface for HVAC systems
• Mechanical installation standards and QA/QC practices
• Testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning procedures
• Basic understanding of redundancy and reliability requirements in mission-critical environments

Required Skills

• Site execution and supervision
• Technical drawing and document review
• Coordination with vendors and contractors
• Progress tracking and reporting
• Problem identification and resolution
• Quality and safety compliance
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritization
• Basic planning and scheduling awareness
• Documentation and record keeping

Preferred Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Practical troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Willingness to work at project sites and coordinate across teams
• Proactive approach to site issues and follow-up
• Strong learning mindset for mission-critical cooling applications

Working Relationships

• Project Manager
• Mechanical/HVAC Engineering Team
• Site Execution Team
• Commissioning Team
• BMS/Controls Team
• Electrical and MEP Teams
• OEMs and Equipment Vendors
• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Procurement, Quality, and EHS Teams
• Customer and Consultant Representatives

Typical KPIs

• Timely completion of assigned engineering and site activities
• Installation quality and compliance
• Snag closure performance
• Commissioning readiness
• Documentation accuracy and completeness
• Safety compliance at site
• Material coordination effectiveness
• Issue resolution turnaround time

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.