Principal Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mott MacDonald Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

Location/s: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Recruiter contact: Monnattha Ketpaiboon
Referral Program: Open

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world.
Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team. We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued.

Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.

We are looking for passionate Technical skilled to join us as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in our Buildings market in Malaysia. This is your opportunity to gain valuable experience in a consultancy that will provide you with a platform to tap into expertise across the globe and give you the hands-on experience to make a difference in the communities that we live and work in. The programme will provide you with invaluable networking, learning and development opportunities. 

You will be part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team and your job description includes:

  • Provide startegic leadership in mechanical engineering and oversea high profile projects.
  • Ensure technial excellence and compliance with international standards.
  • Contribute to business development, and advocate for sustainable engineering practices.
  • Engage with key stakeholders and clents, mentor senior engineers, and drive innovation in digital engineering.
  • Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360, driving digital design.

About you

  • Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering, minimum of 10 years experience, chartered status preferred
  • Knowledge of local codes and standards
  • Strategic leadership and client engagement
  • Experienced in supporting large-scale infrastructure projects through mechanical design, coordination, and delivery

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.



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