Mechanical & Piping Engineer - Shipbuilding

Intermarine UK Limited; Johor; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermarine UK Limited seeks a Mechanical & Piping Engineer to support offshore vessel newbuild projects, reviewing mechanical equipment specs, P&ID drawings, and piping designs to meet project requirements, classification society rules, and applicable marine regulations.

Based in Johor, Malaysia, the role coordinates with shipyards, equipment vendors, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues, verify submissions, and support class approvals, inspections, and survey

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering.
• 5–8 years in shipbuilding or offshore engineering.
• Experience reviewing P&IDs and vendor technical documentation.
• Knowledge of marine machinery and piping systems.
• Familiarity with IMO regulations and classification society rules.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and coordinate design resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical equipment specs, datasheets, and vendor drawings.
• Review P&IDs and piping layouts for compliance.
• Check designs against project specs, client requirements, and IMO rules.
• Coordinate with shipyard teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Review submissions, identify discrepancies, and track revisions.
• Support class approvals, inspections, and survey activities.
• Monitor installation, fabrication, and system integration.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and technical acceptance.
• Maintain engineering records and design review comments.

Skills

P&ID review

Piping systems

Marine engineering

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Mechanical or Marine Engineering degree

Job description

Mechanical & Piping Engineer – Shipbuilding

Job Title: Mechanical & Piping Engineer
Location: Johor, Malaysia
Industry: Shipbuilding / Marine & Offshore

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical & Piping Engineer to support the engineering, technical review, and construction of offshore vessel newbuild projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing mechanical equipment specifications, P&ID drawings, and piping system designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, classification society rules, and applicable marine regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review mechanical equipment technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and vendor drawings for offshore vessel newbuild projects.
• Review and verify Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), piping layouts, and associated engineering documents.
• Check machinery and piping system designs against project specifications, client requirements, IMO regulations, and classification society rules, where applicable.
• Coordinate with shipyard engineering teams, equipment vendors, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues.
• Review technical submissions, identify design discrepancies, and follow up on required revisions and corrective actions.
• Support class approval submissions, technical clarifications, inspections, and survey requirements.
• Monitor the technical aspects of mechanical equipment installation, piping fabrication, and onboard system integration.
• Assist with equipment testing, system commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical acceptance activities.
• Maintain engineering records, technical documents, equipment specifications, and design review comments.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, marine engineering, or offshore engineering.
• Hands-on experience reviewing P&IDs, mechanical equipment specifications, and vendor technical documentation.
• Good understanding of marine machinery and piping systems, including pumps, valves, piping arrangements, and associated equipment.
• Familiarity with IMO regulations, classification society rules, client specifications, and applicable marine engineering standards.
• Understanding of class approval procedures, technical submissions, and survey processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, identify technical discrepancies, and coordinate design resolutions.
• Good technical documentation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Willingness to be based in Johor, Malaysia, and support shipyard project activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in offshore vessel newbuild projects or specialised marine vessels.
• Familiarity with marine fuel, cooling water, bilge, ballast, fire-fighting, hydraulic, and other vessel piping systems.
• Experience coordinating with shipyards, classification societies, equipment manufacturers, and international project teams.

About Intermarine UK

We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with projects that are integral to shaping the future. For over two decades, we have been dedicated to supporting strategically vital industries that face increasing skills shortages, assisting individuals in building fulfilling careers across marine, defence, nuclear, offshore energy, and heavy industry. What started as a specialist workforce provider for the defence and marine sectors has evolved into a group of businesses that support the entire lifecycle of complex programmes, all the while remaining committed to creating opportunities for individuals and delivering value to our clients.

We believe that successful careers are founded on strong relationships, open communication, and meaningful work. This is why we adopt a people-first approach to recruitment, taking the time to understand your skills, aspirations, and objectives. By operating with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to quality, we connect talented individuals with opportunities that allow them to make a genuine impact while fostering long-term careers in some of the world's most significant industries.