Fire Protection Designer

Design Works Engineering Ltd; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Works Engineering Ltd. in Edmonton is seeking an Intermediate Fire Protection Designer to support the Fire Protection team. The role focuses on designing fire protection systems for diverse building types and ensuring compliance with codes throughout all project phases.

You will prepare drawings, review client specifications, and perform fire risk assessments and modelling to validate design solutions. The team emphasizes collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Equivalent university degree or diploma in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a Fire Protection specialization.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience designing fire protection systems for commercial, high-rise, multi-family, or industrial buildings.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with inter-discipline teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with NFPA and codes.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project phases, ensuring compliance with fire safety codes and standards within scope, timelines, and budget.
• Design and specification of Fire Protection Systems such as fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke management, and emergency lighting.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for fire protection systems.
• Review Client Specifications to capture fire protection requirements in the design.
• Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions and demonstrate compliance.
• Review shop drawings for conformance with design and assist in developing engineering standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project team members to integrate fire protection with other building systems.
• Visit project sites for inspections and audits to ensure construction compliance with design.
• Perform fire risk assessments and modelling including egress and fire dynamics simulations.

Job description

Welcome to Design Works Engineering

Design Works Engineering is a multi-disciplinary firm offering expertise in civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as energy modelling and fire protection design.

Our diverse team is united by a shared vision: delivering exceptional projects while building strong, lasting relationships.

The Position:

Design Works Engineering is seeking a motivated Intermediate Fire Protection Designer to join our growing Edmonton location. This role will play a key part in supporting the continued growth of our Fire Protection team.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project phases, ensuring compliance with applicable fire safety codes and standards while adhering to defined scope, timelines, and budget.
• Design and specification of Fire Protection Systems, including but not limited to fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and emergency lighting systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specificationsfor fire protection systems to ensure detailed and accurate representation of the designed systems.
• Review Client Specificationsto ensure that all fire protection requirements are understood and incorporated into the design.
• Write technical reports and analysesto support design submissions, demonstrating the effectiveness and compliance of fire protection systems.
• Review shop drawings for compliancewith the design and participate in the development of fire protection engineering standards to ensure consistency and high quality in all projects.
• Partner with cross-functional project team membersto integrate fire protection systems with other building systems for a cohesive and efficient design.
• Visit project sites for project-related activities, including inspections and audits of existing fire protection systems and to ensure compliance with the fire safety design during construction.
• Perform fire risk assessments and modelling,including egress modelling and fire dynamics simulations, to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire protection strategies.

Education & Experience

• An equivalent University Degree or diploma in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Fire Protection, accompanied by a minimum of 5 years' experience in designing fire protection systems for commercial buildings, low/high-rise buildings, multi-family residential, or industrial buildings.
• Strong communication skillsare essential to effectively coordinate with inter-discipline teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring high-value engineering outcomes across projects.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with fire protection industry codes and standards, including NFPA, national and provincial codes, and the ability to apply these in conjunction with client specifications for detailed fire protection system design.
• Proficiency in software tools relevant to fire protection engineering, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HydraCAD.
• Experience with Autosprink is considered an asset.
• Fluency in Englishis required for clear and effective communication across all levels of project involvement.

Who You Are

• A proactive problem-solver: You're a natural self-starter with an innate ability to identify priorities, manage your schedule effectively, and meet tight deadlines. Your proactive approach ensures you are always ahead of the curve, ready to address challenges head-on.
• An adept multitasker: Comfortable juggling multiple projects simultaneously, you excel at organizing and prioritizing tasks independently. Your ability to navigate complex projects without guidance makes you a valuable asset to any team.
• A team player with open communication: Hardworking and reliable, you are committed to maintaining transparent and open communication with your team. Your dependability fosters trust and confidence among your colleagues, contributing to a cohesive team dynamic.
• Resilient and adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace challenges with enthusiasm rather than avoidance. Your resilience enables you to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging issues in fire protection engineering, ensuring project success and innovation.

At Design Works Engineering, we offer a career rather than a job. Supporting our team members to reach their full potential is at the heart of our business, and it is how we deliver superior value to our clients on each of our building projects.

Design Works Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in the recruitment process.

The most qualified candidates will be contacted directly by Design Works Engineering for further discussion.