Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer

Cimic Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick United Consulting Engineers in Malaysia seeks a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer with 5–8 years of experience to design, coordinate and review plumbing and fire protection systems for building projects. You will perform hydraulic calculations, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering and strong knowledge of NFPA, BS, MS standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in plumbing and fire protection system design in an engineering consultancy.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NFPA & local codes

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

This advertisement is specifically for Maverick United Consulting Engineers("Maverick"), an engineering consultancy based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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‑calibre candidates to fill the Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer 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.

Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.