Senior Fire Protection Engineer for Data Centers

Hirehub; Klang City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead end-to-end design, pre-sales support, and project delivery for data centers and large facilities in Malaysia. You will prepare drawings, technical proposals, tender documents, and cost estimates, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA, BOMBA, UBBL, and Malaysian standards; supervise site installation, testing, and commissioning; review equipment lists; and produce as-built drawings

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire protection system design, engineering, installation, and construction.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems including alarm, sprinkler, hydrant, and gas suppression.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; BIM/Revit experience is an added advantage.
• Familiar with Malaysian fire safety regulations (BOMBA, UBBL; NFPA knowledge).
• Site coordination, troubleshooting, installation supervision, testing and handover experience.
• Excellent communication and coordination with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• English reading required; Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Registered Fire Engineer or Professional Engineer certifications are a plus.
• Willing to travel or be stationed at project sites, including overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fire protection engineering activities for EPC and MEP projects, including pre-sales support, design, and client discussions.
• Prepare fire protection drawings, technical proposals, tender documents, and support cost estimation and bids.
• Provide technical consultation and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Perform detailed design and engineering for awarded projects, including drawings and method statements.
• Review equipment and material requirements for fire protection systems.
• Guide site installation teams and resolve engineering issues related to piping, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Calculate quantities and support project cost control and technical verification with clients and third parties.
• Prepare, review, and organize as-built drawings, technical docs, and handover records.
• Lead or support testing, commissioning, and inspection to ensure compliance with specs and codes.
• Stay updated on Malaysian and international codes and technologies; contribute to standards development.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and lessons-learned activities to strengthen engineering capabilities.
• Maintain proper documentation and records; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Fire protection systems

Communication skills

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CAD software

Job description

Hirehub seeks a Fire Protection Engineer to lead end-to-end design, pre-sales support, and project delivery for data centers and large facilities in Malaysia. You will prepare drawings, technical proposals, tender documents, and cost estimates, coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA, BOMBA, UBBL, and Malaysian standards; supervise site installation, testing, and commissioning; review equipment lists; and produce as-built drawings