Engineer (Plumbing & Fire Protection Design)

Leighton Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick United Consulting Engineers, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invites an Engineer (Plumbing & Fire Protection Design) to join the team. You will design plumbing and fire protection systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Architectural and BIM disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Building Services engineering and 5–8 years of relevant consultancy experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Building Services engineering.
• 5–8 years in plumbing and fire protection design in consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, BS, MS and local codes.
• Experience in design, calculations, docs and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plumbing and fire protection systems with specs and drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and technical assessments.
• Coordinate with MEP, BIM, and architectural teams.
• Review contractor submissions and shop drawings.
• Ensure compliance with codes and local authority requirements.

Skills

Plumbing & Fire Protection Design

Engineering Calculations

Multidisciplinary coordination

Regulatory knowledge (NFPA/BS/MS)

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Maverick United Consulting Engineers ('Maverick') is an engineering consultancy providing specialist structural, infrastructural and value engineering consultancy services for the built environment.

Over the years, from conceptual design to detailed construction drawings to construction supervision, we have delivered and completed structural and infrastructural solutions for projects up to a value of USD200mil. Maverick United provides elegant structural solutions for buildings through globally connected world-leading engineering professionals.

From our bases in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia we have been delivering structural, infrastructural and value engineering designs for building projects located in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Maverick is a member of Leighton Asia, which is a member of CIMIC Group. Leighton Asia, a leading international construction company headquartered in Hong Kong, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia.

We invite high-caliber candidates to fill the Engineer (Plumbing & Fire Protection Design) position in Malaysia and be based at Maverick United Consulting Engineers, Bukit Jalil. KL.

Job Duties

• Design and develop plumbing and fire protection systems, including engineering calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and technical assessments to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and BIM disciplines.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and technical queries during project execution.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and local authority requirements.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection system design within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, BS, MS, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in engineering design, calculations, technical documentation, and project coordination.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.