Lead Engineer - Piping

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Lead Piping Engineer to support a major offshore oil & gas development project based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This opportunity is suited for a senior piping engineering professional with a strong background in offshore detailed design, Central Processing Platforms (CPPs), and large-scale greenfield developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead piping engineering activities throughout detailed design and project execution.
• Develop, review, and approve piping deliverables, layouts, specifications, material requisitions, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate piping design activities with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and technical workshops.
• Interface with equipment vendors and project stakeholders to ensure optimum technical solutions.
• Support project planning, execution, and delivery within schedule and budget requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to piping engineers and designers.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive piping engineering experience within the oil & gas industry.
• Direct experience in offshore detailed design projects.
• Proven experience working on large Central Processing Platform (CPP) projects.
• Strong greenfield project background.
• Previous experience supporting major offshore EPC/EPCI developments.
• Middle East project experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading piping engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary activities.
• Strong knowledge of offshore topsides, jackets, piping layouts, materials, and industry design standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience on large and complex offshore oil & gas developments.
• Leadership of sizeable piping engineering and design teams.
• Delivery of engineering work across multiple offices and workshare environments.
• Strong understanding of constructability, operability, and maintainability considerations for offshore facilities.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• PDMS / E3D (preferred)
• MIPS
• Microsoft Office Suite

Package & Benefits

• Contract engagement via NES Fircroft
• Indicative package: RM35,000/month gross (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Single package arrangement
• Annual leave: 12 days per year
• GMAT insurance for individual only
• For expatriate hires, Malaysia applies a flat 30% tax deduction

If you have the required offshore detailed design and CPP experience and are interested in discussing this opportunity further, we'd love to hear from you.

NES Fircroft is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.