Trainee - Fire and Life Safety

XELUXE Engineering Consultancy; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

XELUXE Engineering Consultancy in Thiruvananthapuram is seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in Fire & Safety or related engineering disciplines to interpret codes and review drawings. The role emphasizes leveraging AI-assisted platforms for code research, drawing review and technical documentation, with interaction across architects and MEP teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Revit or BIM, plus a knack for learning new standards across UAE and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Strong logical reasoning and technical interpretation skills.
• Ability to understand or quickly learn architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using digital and AI-assisted platforms for code research, drawing review and technical documentation.
• AutoCAD, Revit, BIM or related digital-design capability is preferred.
• Programming or data-analysis knowledge will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn and interpret UAE, Saudi and international FLS codes and standards.
• Review architectural drawings and identify potential compliance gaps.
• Assist in preparing FLS strategies, reports, drawing mark-ups and compliance schedules.
• Use appropriate digital and AI-assisted tools to support code research and drawing review.
• Independently verify digital outputs against applicable codes and project information.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and internal project teams.
• Develop technical-writing and client-communication capabilities.
• Progressively coordinate defined projects based on demonstrated competence.

Skills

Logical reasoning

Technical interpretation

Drawing interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Digital & AI-assisted platforms

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Programming knowledge

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety

Civil engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Architecture

Building Services

Related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Strong logical reasoning and technical interpretation skills.
• Ability to understand or quickly learn architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using digital and AI-assisted platforms for code research, drawing review and technical documentation.
• AutoCAD, Revit, BIM or related digital-design capability is preferred.
• Programming or data-analysis knowledge will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and willingness to learn.

Description

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Strong logical reasoning and technical interpretation skills.
• Ability to understand or quickly learn architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using digital and AI-assisted platforms for code research, drawing review and technical documentation.
• AutoCAD, Revit, BIM or related digital-design capability is preferred.
• Programming or data-analysis knowledge will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and interpret UAE, Saudi and international FLS codes and standards.
• Review architectural drawings and identify potential compliance gaps.
• Assist in preparing FLS strategies, reports, drawing mark-ups and compliance schedules.
• Use appropriate digital and AI-assisted tools to support code research and drawing review.
• Independently verify digital outputs against applicable codes and project information.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers and internal project teams.
• Develop technical-writing and client-communication capabilities.
• Progressively coordinate defined projects based on demonstrated competence.

Selection Process

Candidates Will Undergo a Practical Assessment Covering

• Logical reasoning and technical comprehension
• Interpretation of a short code requirement
• Understanding of a basic architectural floor plan
• Written communication
• Digital aptitude and responsible use of AI tools

Academic results will be considered; however, selection will primarily depend on analytical ability, drawing aptitude, communication, digital capability, and learning potential.