Firefighting Engineer

Experts Plus Recruitment Services; Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Plus Recruitment Services seeks a Fire Fighting Engineer to lead design, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of fire-protection systems in the UAE. You will ensure NFPA alignment and Civil Defence approvals across projects, coordinating with MEP disciplines and managing interfaces on site.

The role requires 2–4 years of UAE/GCC experience, NFPA knowledge, and strong leadership with client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in fire-fighting systems design/execution, preferably in UAE/GCC.
• NFPA certification (CFPS or similar) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai/Abu Dhabi Civil Defence approval procedures.
• Experience with fire pump testing, hydraulic calculations, and BMS/fire-alarm interface coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of fire-fighting systems meeting NFPA and Civil Defence codes.
• Supervise on-site installation of pumps, piping, sprinklers, hydrants, and detection interfaces.
• Coordinate fire-fighting works with electrical, HVAC, and BMS/SCADA disciplines to manage interfaces.
• Plan and conduct flushing, hydrostatic testing, and functional testing of pumps and systems.
• Coordinate testing with fire alarm, life-safety, and BMS systems.
• Prepare commissioning reports and ensure readiness for Civil Defence approval.
• Liaise with Civil Defence/authorities for approvals and NOC issuance.
• Maintain as-built drawings, test certificates, and O&M manuals.
• Train FM/operations staff on system operation and maintenance.
• Supervise technicians/foremen and subcontractors; manage cost estimation and variations.

Skills

Coordination

Leadership

Client-facing communication

QHSE awareness

Site safety

UAE Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineering

NFPA certification (CFPS or similar)

Tools

Hydratec

Elite Fire

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION - Fire Fighting Engineer

We are seeking a talented Fire Fighting Engineer to join one of our Clients in UAE. The ideal candidate will lead the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire-fighting and fire-protection systems, ensuring full compliance with NFPA, Civil Defense, and local authority codes across assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Review and approve fire-fighting system designs (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, foam/gas suppression systems)
• Perform hydraulic calculations and ensure system design meets NFPA 13/14/20 and local Civil Defence requirements
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, and technical specifications for compliance

Installation & Execution

• Supervise on-site installation of fire pumps, piping networks, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and detection interfaces
• Coordinate fire-fighting works with other MEP disciplines (electrical, HVAC, BMS/SCADA) to manage interfaces
• Monitor progress against schedule and resolve site execution issues

Testing & Commissioning

• Plan and lead flushing, hydrostatic/pressure testing, and functional testing of fire pumps and systems
• Coordinate integrated testing with fire alarm, life-safety, and BMS systems
• Prepare commissioning reports and ensure readiness for Civil Defence inspection and approval

Compliance & QHSE

• Ensure all works comply with NFPA, local Civil Defence codes, and project specifications
• Liaise with Civil Defence/authorities for approvals, inspections, and NOC issuance
• Enforce QHSE standards during installation and testing activities

Documentation & Handover

• Maintain as-built drawings, test certificates, and O&M manuals
• Prepare fire-fighting system handover packages to Operations/FM
• Train FM/operations staff on system operation and maintenance

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise fire-fighting technicians/foremen and subcontractors
• Liaise with client representatives, consultants, and authority engineers
• Support cost estimation, material take-offs, and variation assessments related to fire-fighting scope

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2-4 years of Experience in fire-fighting systems design/execution, preferably in UAE/GCC
• NFPA certification (CFPS or similar) preferred
• Strong knowledge of Dubai/Abu Dhabi Civil Defence approval procedures
• Experience with fire pump testing, hydraulic calculations, and BMS/fire-alarm interface coordination

Key Skills

• NFPA codes & standards (13, 14, 20, 72)
• Hydraulic design software (e.g., Hydratec, Elite Fire)
• AutoCAD/Revit MEP
• Strong coordination, leadership, and client-facing communication skills
• QHSE awareness and site safety leadership
• UAE Driving License is Mandatory