Mechanical Fire Engineer

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Mechanical Fire Engineer to design and deliver fire protection systems for data centre and mission-critical facilities. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to translate concepts into safe, compliant solutions from feasibility through construction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Fire Building Services, 6–8 years of fire protection experience, and hands-on knowledge of NFPA, FM Global, and local codes, plus proficiency in AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in fire protection engineering or related fields.
• Experience with NFPA standards, FM Global guidelines, and local fire regulations.
• Exposure to data centres, mission-critical facilities, or infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM environments and engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire protection system designs for data centre and mission-critical facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams throughout project delivery.
• Assist in producing coordinated design packages and BIM models.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and client coordination meetings.
• Support project delivery from feasibility and concept design through detailed design and construction.

Skills

Fire protection design

Data centre experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join a team delivering some of the region's most advanced data centre projects. As a Mechanical Fire Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of fire protection systems that ensure safety, resilience, and uninterrupted operations within mission-critical facilities.

Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will play an important role in developing innovative fire engineering solutions from concept through commissioning.

• Develop fire protection system designs for data centre and mission-critical facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and design documentation.
• Support the design of:
• Sprinkler and pre-action systems
• Fire hydrant and hose reel systems
• Fire water storage and pumping systems
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Smoke management and control systems
• Ensure designs comply with project requirements, local regulations, and international standards.
• Project Delivery
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural teams throughout project delivery.
• Assist in producing coordinated design packages and BIM models.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and client coordination meetings.
• Support project delivery from feasibility and concept design through detailed design and construction.
• Compliance & Quality
• Apply relevant standards including NFPA, FM Global, and local fire regulations.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance checks.
• Support authority submissions and technical approval processes.
• Contribute to fire engineering studies and risk assessments.
• Construction Support
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and technical documents.
• Participate in site inspections and construction progress reviews.
• Support testing, commissioning, and witnessing activities.
• Assist in resolving technical issues encountered during installation and commissioning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in fire protection engineering and data centre design.
• Participate in training, technical development programs, and professional accreditation activities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically 6 to 8 years of experience in fire protection engineering, building services, or related engineering disciplines.
• Exposure to data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Experience supporting projects through design and construction phases is preferred.
• Understanding of fire protection and life safety design principles.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, FM Global guidelines, and local fire regulations.
• Working knowledge of fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM environments, and engineering design software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within a high-performing engineering team.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on world-class data centre developments, collaborate with leading industry professionals, and build expertise in one of the fastest-growing sectors in infrastructure and engineering. You will gain exposure to complex, technically challenging projects while developing your career in a supportive and innovative environment

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Jacobs. A world where you can

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We’re powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

Jacobs. A world where you can

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We’re powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

We’re always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let’s see the impact we can create, together.

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