Mechanical Engineer – Fire Protection Systems (m/f/d)

Comanos; Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Workwear and PPE

Employee benefits programme

Supportive environment

Job summary

comanos GmbH in Erlangen, Germany, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and execute fire protection systems for power plant projects. You will work hands-on and coordinate with suppliers and international teams.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, at least one year in power generation, and knowledge of NFPA/VdS/FM Global standards. Travel internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant practical experience.
• At least one year of experience in power generation.
• Hands-on design and execution of water-, foam- and gas-based fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA, VdS or FM Global standards is an advantage.
• Strong coordination and communication across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and manage firefighting systems and components for power plant projects.
• Evaluate customer contracts, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, enquiries and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Review contractors’ engineering, manufacturing and quality documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate customer documentation.
• Align contractor activities with project and site requirements.
• Monitor engineering hours, schedules, costs and quality within your mechanical scope.
• Support claim management, negotiations, supplier development and qualification.
• Resolve technical issues throughout engineering and project execution.

Skills

Team coordination

Project management

Technical documentation

NFPA knowledge

VdS knowledge

FM Global standards

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer – Fire Protection Systems (m/f/d)

Location: Erlangen, Germany; Following onboarding and subject to individual agreement, mobile working of up to 40% / two days per week is generally possible.

Support the delivery of power plant projects by taking responsibility for the engineering and execution of fire protection systems. This role combines hands‑on mechanical engineering with supplier coordination and technical project management in an international environment.

Your responsibilities

• Engineer and manage firefighting systems and components for power plant projects.
• Evaluate customer contracts, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, enquiries and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
• Review contractors’ engineering, manufacturing and quality documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and coordinate customer documentation.
• Align contractor activities with project and site requirements.
• Monitor engineering hours, schedules, costs and quality within your mechanical scope.
• Support claim management, negotiations, supplier development and qualification.
• Resolve technical issues throughout engineering and project execution.

Your profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable qualification supported by relevant practical experience.
• At least one year of experience in power generation.
• Hands‑on experience in the design and execution of water-, foam- and gas‑based fire protection systems.
• Understanding of power plant components and industrial power generation or combined heat and power solutions.
• Ability to take ownership of technical packages and deliver against budget, quality and schedule requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA, VdS or FM Global standards is an advantage.
• Experience with fire detection systems is desirable.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem‑solving and sound commercial awareness.
• Excellent English skills and willingness to travel internationally.

What we offer

• A permanent employment contract with 30 days of annual leave
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package
• Responsibility and a varied range of tasks
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• High‑quality workwear and personal protective equipment
• An employee benefits programme
• A supportive, respectful working environment with direct and efficient communication