Build your engineering career with Kawan and contribute to real-world industrial and sustainable energy projects.
As a Design and Costing Engineer, you will support engineering design, equipment sizing, project costing and tender preparation. You will work with clients, consultants, suppliers and project teams to develop practical, technically sound and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform engineering design, technical calculations and equipment sizing.
- Prepare Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), datasheets, drawings and other technical documents.
- Prepare project cost estimates, quotations, budgets and material take-offs.
- Develop technical and commercial proposals for tenders and client submissions.
- Review client requirements, technical specifications and contract documents.
- Identify technical, commercial and project risks during the proposal and design stages.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
- Support project execution, site activities, testing, commissioning and technical troubleshooting.
- Research emerging energy technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.
- Identify design optimisation and cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety, quality or performance.
- Develop practical and cost-effective solutions based on project and client requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Open to fresh graduates and junior professionals.
- Candidates with fewer than three years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable preparing cost estimates and working with financial or costing spreadsheets.
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings, technical specifications and project requirements.
- Detail-oriented, organised and capable of identifying design and cost optimisation opportunities.
- Curious, hands-on, resourceful and willing to take initiative.
- Willing to learn, adapt and take on real-world engineering challenges.
- Passionate about engineering, sustainability and practical problem-solving.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with clients and external stakeholders.
- Strong work ethic and a genuine interest in supporting green energy and sustainable solutions.
- Willing to travel or support project-site activities when required.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible working hours with flexible start times
- Hybrid working arrangements, subject to project and operational requirements
- Comprehensive leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, marriage and compassionate leave
- Professional training and mentorship from experienced professional engineers
- Meal, transportation and accommodation allowances for eligible business travel
- Long-service recognition and quarterly performance incentives
- Team activities and an inclusive, values-driven working culture
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
Apply for the Design and Costing Engineer Position
If you are passionate about engineering design, project costing and sustainable energy solutions, we welcome your application.
Submit your updated résumé and relevant supporting documents to join the Kawan team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Experience:
- Marketing: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person