MEP Design Manager

Our Company

Japan’s No.1 engineering consulting company, involved in building infrastructure around the world and supporting people’s safety and security. Since our founding in 1946, we have carried out projects related to the fundamentals of nation-building and human resources development in more than 160 countries. Specialists in various fields come together to respond quickly and accurately to society’s constantly changing needs, with comprehensive capabilities.

Nippon Koei Energy Thailand and Nippon Koei Energy Indonesia operate under Nippon Koei Energy Solutions, a member of ID&E Group. We deliver highest-quality engineering consulting services across all disciplines, taking projects through the entire life cycle, from investigation and design through implementation and operation. We provide one-stop services for clean energy.

Work Environment

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated MEP Design Manager to support the growth of our Energy and Data Center business. This leadership role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary MEP design activities for mission-critical facilities, with a strong focus on Data Centers, Critical Infrastructure, and Liquid Cooling Technologies. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery, manage design teams, and ensure the successful execution of projects from concept design through detailed engineering and construction support. You will evolve in an international environment, and you will work in close coordination with other teams throughout the company in order to deliver projects at the highest quality standards.

Missions

• Report to the Head of Renewable Energy and Data Center.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary MEP design teams for Data Center and Critical Facility projects.
• Oversee the development of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and supporting infrastructure designs throughout all project phases.
• Provide technical leadership in the design of mission-critical cooling systems, including chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC solutions, containment strategies, and liquid cooling technologies.
• Lead the engineering and integration of advanced cooling solutions including Direct-to-Chip Cooling (DTC), Cooling Distribution Units (CDU), Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx), and Immersion Cooling systems.
• Manage project schedules, resources, deliverables, budgets, and design quality objectives.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, design drawings, and construction documents.
• Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, international standards, local regulations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate closely with Architecture, Civil, Structural, Electrical, BIM, and Project Management teams to achieve fully integrated project delivery.
• Lead design reviews, value engineering workshops, constructability assessments, and risk management activities.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders during design and project execution phases.
• Support equipment selection, technical bid evaluations, and vendor management activities.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure the highest standards of engineering excellence across all project deliverables.
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and professional development support to engineers and designers.
• Support commissioning strategies, testing procedures, and operational readiness reviews.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposal preparation, technical presentations, and client relationship management.
• Monitor emerging technologies and market trends in Data Centers, AI infrastructure, liquid cooling, sustainability, and energy transition.
• Support the strategic growth of the Renewable Energy and Data Center business sector.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in MEP engineering design.
• Proven experience delivering Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, or Advanced Technology Facility projects.
• Strong expertise in Data Center MEP systems including cooling, power distribution, fire protection, and critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with liquid cooling technologies such as Direct-to-Chip Cooling, Immersion Cooling, RDHx, CDU systems, and high-density computing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Hyperscale Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Enterprise Data Centers, and AI/HPC infrastructure.
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines including ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEC, NFPA, and relevant local regulations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating international project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with engineering and BIM platforms including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, and relevant engineering calculation software.
• Strong project management, client management, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in design review, risk management, value engineering, and project delivery management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or equivalent registration is an advantage.
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration, sustainability strategies, and energy-efficient infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both Thai and English.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• The position is based in Bangkok (Two Pacific Place – Nana BTS Station).

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