Fire Engineer (Fire System Design)

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Fire System Design Engineer to lead consulting activities within the Oil & Gas sector. This role involves conceptual fire system design, client interactions, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive fire protection engineering experience and a strong grasp of relevant regulations. With opportunities for overseas travel and a flexible remote/hybrid work model, this position promises a dynamic and rewarding work environment for those passionate about fire safety engineering.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and client meetings as directed.
• Analyse plant fire protection systems for compliance and effectiveness.

Skills

CAD Software

Hydraulic Calculation Software

Conceptual Fire Water System Design

Hazard Assessment

Fire Protection Engineering

Knowledge of BS, NFPA, API, EI Standards

Fire Risk Assessments

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Hardware and Software Proficiency

Education

Fire Engineering Qualification

Relevant Engineering Discipline Qualification

Job description

NRL are looking for a Fire System Design Engieer to undertake consulting activities on projects as directed by the Lead Engineer or Manager, ensuring work is completed in accordance with client requirements, to 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 of 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, 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 in the uses of business database systems
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication - oral/written
• Good team working skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive & confidential matters as necessary.
• Ensure high levels of data protection and security at all times.
• UK driving licence