Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Dubai is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with a strong background in the design and inspection of mechanical systems and life safety systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in fire protection engineering, preferably in nuclear facilities. Responsibilities include consulting on project requirements, reviewing design documents, and supporting junior staff. This is a full-time position offered on-site in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of fire protection systems design analysis.
• Strong understanding of nuclear industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consult on project requirements and design documents.
• Review HVAC design documentation and smoke control approaches.
• Perform submittal reviews and maintain detailed documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Support junior technicians or entry-level staff.

Skills

Fire protection systems design

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This role is specifically seeking curious dependable and proactive learners focused on continuous improvement to join our team. Were looking for someone with a strong background in the design or inspectionof mechanical systems and life safety systems such as fire alarm fire protection and smoke control for buildings. Experience in commissioning and field inspections of buildings systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consult on project specific requirements and basis of design documents
• Review HVAC design documentation including drawings specifications and controls sequences
• Review Smoke control approaches
• Perform submittal reviews
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activities
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams
• Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
• Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion
• Present project related technical information to clients and design teams
• Occasional presentation of white papercase studies to in-house technical teams
• Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
• Maintain established utilization levels
• Support junior technicians or entry level staff
• Field verify life safety systems is installed as per the drawings and specifications
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Fire Protection Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 10years of experience in fire protection engineering with a focus on nuclear facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) certification preferred
• Extensive knowledge of fire protection systems design analysis and implementation in nuclear environments
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for system design and documentation
• Experience with fire modeling software and risk assessment techniques
• Strong understanding of nuclear industry regulations and standards including familiarity with Indian nuclear regulations
• In-depth knowledge of fire protection codes and standards (e.g. NFPA IEEE)
• Comprehensive understanding of nuclear power plant systems and operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and respond to emergency situations
• Willingness to travel to various nuclear facilities as needed

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time