Fire Engineer (Fire System Design)

NRL; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire System Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves consulting on fire engineering projects within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors, ensuring compliance with client needs and quality standards. You will engage directly with clients, conduct site inspections, and utilize your expertise in fire protection engineering to deliver effective solutions. With opportunities for overseas travel and a flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a critical field. Join a forward-thinking company where your skills will be valued and your contributions will drive success.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire protection engineering and fire risk assessments.
• Proficient in CAD and hydraulic calculation software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and client meetings for fire system design.
• Deliver engineering reports and ensure compliance with 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

Customer Interface Skills

IT Hardware and Software Proficiency

Education

Fire Engineering Qualification

Tools

Consequence Analysis Programs

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 standards such as 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 oral and written communication skills.
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters as necessary.
• Ensure high levels of data protection and security at all times.
• UK driving licence.