Design Engineer – Firefighting Systems

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers seeks a Design Engineer - Firefighting Systems to design, calculate, and document firefighting solutions in line with NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defense requirements.

You will develop drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, select equipment, and coordinate with project and site teams to ensure compliant, high-quality fire protection designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in firefighting system design.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and fire protection systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems including sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, fire pump, and foam systems.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, and technical specifications.
• Develop shop drawings, design drawings, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and BOQ requirements.
• Coordinate with project, estimation, MEP, and site teams.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, and Civil Defense requirements.
• Attend technical meetings and coordinate with consultants and clients.
• Support material submittals, authority approvals, and technical queries.

Skills

Fire protection design

Hydraulic calculations

Project coordination

NFPA standards knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Design Engineer - Firefighting Systems with strong experience in the design and engineering of fire protection systems. The candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed firefighting designs, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation in compliance with NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defense requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design fire protection systems including sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, fire pump, and foam systems.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, and technical specifications.
• Develop shop drawings, design drawings, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and BOQ requirements.
• Coordinate with project, estimation, MEP, and site teams.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, and Civil Defense requirements.
• Attend technical meetings and coordinate with consultants and clients.
• Support material submittals, authority approvals, and technical queries.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in firefighting system design.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and fire protection systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM knowledge is an advantage.
• UAE/GCC experience and Civil Defense approval experience will be an advantage.