Senior Engineer FLS - \"High-Rise & complex Buildings\" - Chennai /Noida

Ramboll; Chennai District; Remote; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in India is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer to lead fire engineering designs from concept through construction close-out on major projects. You will conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance-based design studies to ensure robust life-safety solutions.

A Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering with 10+ years FSLS experience and strong knowledge of UAE regulations is required. Proficiency in CFD modeling and design tools (AutoCAD, Revit) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering with explicit Fire and Life Safety (FS&LS) design experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Fire and Life Safety Regulations, UAE Civil Defence requirements, and international standards (NFPA, BS, EN, NFPA 92, NFPA 13/25/72, Eurocodes, etc.).
• Experience with performance-based design approaches and fire modeling (CFD/fire modeling) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, high rise or critical facilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire engineering designs across projects from concept through construction close-out.
• Conduct fire hazard analyses, risk assessments, and performance-based design studies.
• Develop and review fire protection strategies, smoke management, and life-safety design.
• Design and specify fire protection systems (suppression, detection, alarm) interfacing with other disciplines.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and tender/construction documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
• Engage with Clients and AHJ for approvals and certifications.
• Support business development with technical proposals and risk assessments.
• Fire modeling (CFD/FS) will be an added advantage.

Skills

Fire engineering design

CFD/fire modeling

Project management

Team coordination

Client liaison

English communication

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Calculation software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Fire engineering designs across projects from concept through construction close-out.
• Conduct fire hazard analyses, Fire risk assessments, and performance-based design studies.
• Develop and review fire protection strategies, smoke management, evacuation analysis, and life-safety design.
• Design and specify fire protection systems (suppression, detection, alarm) and interface with structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Fire and Life Safety Regulations, Civil Defence requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and tender/construction documentation.
• Support verification and commissioning, on-site inspections, and witness tests as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
• Engage with clients, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and independent review bodies for approvals and certifications.
• Support business development with technical proposals, presentations, and risk assessments.
• Fire protection designs and fire modeling (CFD/FS) will be and added advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering, with explicit Fire and Life Safety (FS&LS) design experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Fire and Life Safety Regulations, UAE Civil Defence requirements, and international standards (NFPA, BS, EN, NFPA 92, NFPA 13/25/72, Eurocodes, etc.).
• Experience with performance-based design approaches and fire modeling (CFD/fire modeling) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, high rise or critical facilities projects.

Registrations, Certifications, and Qualifications (to qualify for House of Expertise registration in Abu Dhabi)

• Relevant professional registration or licensure recognized in India and the UAE (e.g., engineer registration with Indian engineering bodies and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence).
• Membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g., Society of Fire Protection Engineers, NFPA, IFE, or similar) is advantageous.
• Certifications in fire protection design and safety analysis (e.g., Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Protection Engineer certification, or recognized equivalents) are preferred.

Others

• Valid driving license.
• Language: Excellent command of English (verbal and written).
• Eligibility for security clearance or compliance with local employment and residency requirements as needed.

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex fire protection design projects from inception to completion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in fire engineering design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, calculation software, etc.).
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and deliver on time and within budget.
• Client-focused with strong presentation and report-writing capabilities.
• Willingness to work from India with periodic travel to UAE for site visits and client meetings as required.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

We offer

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.