Design Engineer (Fire Protection Systems)

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO in Dubai is seeking a Design Engineer (Fire Protection Systems) to design and deliver fire protection solutions for commercial, industrial and residential projects. You will develop compliant system designs supporting project execution and ensuring our fire safety solutions exceed client expectations and regulatory standards.

The role requires collaboration with clients, consultants, architects and contractors, proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit, and a solid grounding in NFPA and local

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fire protection system design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; strong knowledge of NFPA codes and local standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed fire protection system designs including layouts, specifications, and hydraulic calculations.
• Interpret client requirements and applicable fire safety standards to develop compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, architects, and contractors to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery.
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports, datasheets, BOMs, and compliance submissions for approvals.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA standards

Education

Bachelor's in Fire Protection Eng

Job description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a collaborative technically skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our organisation as a Design Engineer (Fire Protection Systems). This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative engineer to design and deliver cutting-edge fire protection solutions for commercial industrial and residential projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing compliant system designs supporting project execution and ensuring our fire safety solutions consistently exceed client expectations and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for someone passionate about fire safety engineering eager to stay at the forefront of industry developments and committed to delivering project excellence within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fire Protection Design System Engineering

• Produce detailed fire protection system designs including layout drawings specifications and hydraulic calculations for sprinklers alarms suppression systems and hydrants.
• Interpret client requirements building codes and relevant fire safety standards to develop compliant cost-effective and robust fire protection solutions.
• Collaborate closely with clients consultants architects and contractors throughout the design and project lifecycle to ensure alignment technical accuracy and timely delivery.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including design reports datasheets bill of materials and compliance submissions for authority approvals.
• Support project managers and installation teams by providing engineering input during procurement construction and commissioning phases.
• Conduct technical reviews design risk assessments and site visits to resolve technical queries and verify installation quality as per design intent.
• Stay up to date with the latest codes standards (e.g. NFPA BS EN) and technological advancements in fire protection systems to champion continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Skills

Fire Protection Design Engineering Software and Team Collaboration

• Proven experience in fire protection system design including the use of AutoCAD Revit or similar engineering design software.
• Strong knowledge of relevant fire safety codes standards and regulations (NFPA British Standards local codes etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach to technical detail and design accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

Fire Protection Engineering System Design and Building Services

• Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Engineering Mechanical Engineering Building Services Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in fire protection system design within the construction building services or consultancy sector.