Senior Piping Engineer

SmartHire by SEEK; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Medical insurance

Annual training & development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Seagull Cooling Technologies Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to lead piping design for cooling water distribution systems, including CDU-to-server-rack piping for data centre projects across APAC.

This role offers ownership, mentoring, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a 20‑member project team. The successful candidate will have 4+ years’ piping experience, a mechanical engineering qualification, bilingual Mandarin/English communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Mechanical, Piping, Chemical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping design and engineering for cooling water distribution systems including CDU-to-server-rack piping and connections.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Piping design experience

Engineering calculations

P&IDs and isometrics

Drawing interpretation

Mentoring juniors

Software proficiency

Willingness to travel

Professional certification

CAESAR II / AutoPIPE

Data centre cooling exposure

Education

Diploma or above in Mechanical/Piping/Chemical Eng

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

CAD/3D tools

Job description

Our client, Seagull Cooling Technologies (Asia Pacific) Sdn. Bhd., is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer to join their team!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced piping professional to take ownership of piping engineering and design for cutting-edge cooling water distribution systems, including CDU-to-server-rack piping used in data centre cooling applications. Joining as a new headcount to support business expansion, this role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across a 20-member project team on work that spans multiple markets across Asia Pacific.

About Our Client

Seagull Cooling Technologies (Asia Pacific) Sdn. Bhd. designs and delivers advanced cooling solutions, with a growing focus on data centre and liquid cooling systems. As the business expands, the company is building out its engineering team to support increasingly complex, high-performance cooling infrastructure projects across the region.

What you'll be doing?

• Leading piping design and engineering. Take the lead on piping engineering and design for cooling water distribution systems, including CDU-to-server-rack piping and associated connections.
• Developing and reviewing technical drawings. Develop and review piping layouts, routing, P&IDs, isometric drawings, piping arrangements, and engineering specifications.
• Running engineering calculations. Perform or review piping sizing, flow, pressure drop, hydraulic, and other relevant engineering calculations to keep systems performing at their best.
• Conducting flexibility and stress analysis. Perform or review piping flexibility and stress analysis, covering thermal expansion, operating loads, support conditions, equipment nozzle loads, and design criteria.
• Selecting piping materials and components. Choose and specify suitable piping materials, fittings, flanges, gaskets, valves, strainers, and related components based on operating conditions and project needs.
• Applying valve expertise. Bring strong knowledge of isolation, check, control, balancing, and other valve types to ensure the right selection, arrangement, and accessibility.
• Coordinating instrumentation requirements. Review and coordinate instrumentation needs tied to piping systems, including pressure, temperature, flow, differential pressure, and control valves.
• Reviewing vendor documentation. Check vendor drawings, technical datasheets, equipment interfaces, and valve and instrument documents to ensure they meet approved design requirements.
• Coordinating cross-discipline interfaces. Work closely with CDU, pump, heat exchanger, and server-rack cooling connection teams, along with equipment, supports, and structural colleagues.
• Supporting project delivery teams. Provide technical support to procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and site teams, helping resolve piping-related issues along the way.
• Contributing to design reviews. Take part in design reviews, technical meetings, risk reviews, and HAZOP/FMEA sessions, offering practical technical recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance and quality. Make sure piping designs meet applicable codes, standards, specifications, and safety requirements throughout.
• Maintaining documentation accuracy. Review piping engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, BOM/MTO, specifications, and reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Driving continuous improvement. Spot design risks, constructability issues, and cost-saving opportunities, while championing standardisation and engineering efficiency.
• Mentoring junior engineers. Share technical guidance with junior engineers and designers, supporting their growth and the team's overall design practices.

Who are they looking for?

• Bilingual communication skills.Mandarin speaking ability, with strong verbal and written English is essential, as the role involves liaising with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders across regional projects.
• Relevant engineering qualification. A Diploma or above in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Solid piping experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in piping design, engineering, and/or piping analysis is needed for this role.
• Strong technical foundation. Good knowledge of piping design, routing, components, valves, and related instruments is essential.
• Engineering calculation capability. The ability to perform or review piping engineering calculations and flexibility/stress analysis is important for this position.
• Drawing interpretation skills. Comfort interpreting and developing P&IDs, piping layouts, isometric drawings, equipment interfaces, and specifications is key.
• Clear technical communication. The ability to review technical documents and explain requirements clearly to internal and external parties will support success in this role.
• Mentoring ability. Confidence in guiding junior engineers and designers, and offering practical solutions to piping-related issues, is valued here.
• Software proficiency. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/design software is required.
• Willingness to travel. Openness to overseas travel when required (depending on the project) is needed.
• Professional certification. A professional engineering certification or relevant piping certification would be an advantage, though not required.
• Stress analysis software experience. Familiarity with CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, or equivalent software is preferred but not essential.
• Data centre cooling exposure. Experience with data centre cooling systems, CDU, liquid cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, or CDU-to-server-rack piping is an advantage, though candidates with no prior experience in this niche area are welcomed to apply.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, medical leave, birthday leave, exam leave, hospitalisation leave, and maternity leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance, including group hospitalisation and surgical insurance plus group term life insurance
• Full statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, and SOCSO EIS) for peace of mind
• Performance-based bonus, annual increment, and promotion opportunities
• Regular medical check-ups to support ongoing wellbeing
• Medical, dental, optical, and mileage claims to ease everyday costs
• Transportation allowance, outstation allowance, and newborn allowance
• Internal and external training to support continuous professional growth
• A vibrant workplace culture with monthly birthday celebrations, sports activities, festival celebrations, team building, and an annual company event
• Company polo-t, uniform, and jacket provided
• Well-stocked pantry with microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, water purifier, and snacks
• A fun entertainment area featuring a pool table, foosball table, and Switch