Fire Engineer (Fire System Design)

NRL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire System Design Engineer to lead consulting activities in the Oil & Gas sector. This role involves conceptual fire system design, client interactions, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, including overseas travel, while building strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will possess a solid background in fire protection engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful fire safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection engineering and fire risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of fire-related standards like BS, NFPA, and API.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire system design and site inspections as directed.
• Deliver work in accordance with project schedules and quality procedures.

Skills

CAD software

Hydraulic calculation software

Conceptual fire water system design

Hazard assessment

Fire protection engineering

Fire risk assessments

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team working skills

Education

Fire Engineering or similar qualification

Tools

Consequence analysis programs

Business database systems

Job description

NRL is looking for a Fire System Design Engineer to undertake consulting activities on projects as directed by the Lead Engineer or Manager, ensuring work is completed in accordance with client requirements, on schedule, and in line with quality procedures.

Work is predominantly based in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical fire engineering and consultancy sector and may include overseas travel.

Remote/Hybrid Position

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Undertake work as directed by the Lead Engineer or Manager.
• Conceptual active Fire System Design.
• Undertake site inspection visits and attend meetings.
• Client-facing position on pre-FEED and FEED projects.
• Build effective relationships with clients.
• Deliver work in accordance with project schedules.
• Analyse and evaluate plant fire protection systems for compliance and effectiveness.
• Provide advice and guidance on fire safety-related matters.
• Liaise with stakeholders and prepare detailed engineering reports and associated drawings.
• Adhere to established quality procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience with CAD and hydraulic calculation software.
• Conceptual fire water system design, including demand calculations.
• Hazard assessment and Hazardous Area Classification.
• Experience with consequence analysis programs.
• Fire protection engineering experience, including Fire and Gas detection.
• Good working knowledge of BS, NFPA, API, EI, and other fire-related standards concerning onshore petrochemical and oil & gas facilities.
• Experience in fire risk assessments.
• Fire Engineering or similar qualification.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Competent in the operation of IT hardware and software packages.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting business demands.
• Good customer interface skills and commercial awareness.
• Effective use of business database systems.
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills—oral and written.
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters as necessary.
• Ensure high levels of data protection and security at all times.
• UK driving licence.