Fire Engineer

Arab Engineering Bureau Inc. - Manila; Makati; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

AEB Inc. - Manila is seeking a Fire Engineer with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in HVAC and fire protection system design.

The role involves designing water- and non-water-based fire systems, ACMV, and REVIT migration support within a hybrid work setting in Makati. Responsibilities include design reviews, drafting, calculations, and liaison with Qatar Civil Defense, ensuring compliance with NFPA and QCD standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years total experience
• Advanced proficiency in HVAC systems design and calculations

Responsibilities

• Design and Review of Fire Fighting and ACMV systems in coordination with Fire & Life Safety teams
• Prepare and review design drawings and calculations; proficiency in Elite software for hydraulics
• Prepare reports and isometric drawings; update design manuals to NFPA and QCD standards
• Coordinate with Qatar Civil Defense submissions and approvals for firefighting and ACMV systems
• Develop training materials and support project teams as needed
• Assist REVIT training to migrate from AutoCAD to REVIT

Skills

HVAC design

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hybrid - Makati 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Fire Engineer

Department: MEP-Mechanical

Reporting To: Head Office Mechanical Design Engineers, Technical Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

AEB Inc. - Manila is one of the international branch offices of AEB based in Doha Qatar. AEB is an award winning firm of Architects, Master Planners, Interior, Landscape, Structural Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Project Design Managers with truly inimitable portfolio. Over the past 48 years, the firm has evolved into a leading multi-disciplinary architectural design consultancy.

Its branch office in Philippines, is an extension of its architectural and engineering production team focusing on detail design works. It is to compliment the main office to produce quality and excellent detail designs that are delivered on time and to satisfaction of the clients. AEB have completed numerous commercial, residential, civic, institutional, educational and historic preservation projects for a variety of public and private clients throughout Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Yemen, and Sudan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and Review of the complete Firefighting System Design in coordination with Fire & Life Safety and other active firefighting system.
• Design and Review Water based and Foam-Water based Fire Fighting Systems Design Drawings i.e. Sprinkler System, Water Spray systems, Foam-water based Water Spray systems, etc.
• Design and Review non-water-based Fire Extinguishing Systems Design Drawings i.e. NOVEC 1230 Fire Extinguishing System, etc.
• Design and Review Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ACMV Systems).
• Carry out Design & Drafting works for the above systems as and when required.
• Carry out Calculations and prepare reports along with required isometric drawings. Proficiency in using Elite software for hydraulic calculations is required.
• Inspect buildings or building designs to prepare as-built drawings for the above systems if required.
• Address the Qatar Civil Defense Comments on the Submittals for Fire Fighting ACMV and associated systems.
• Prepare and update a Checklist to avoid repetitive comments from the Qatar Civil Defense.
• Consult with Fire & Life Safety Engineers to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
• Upload and Keep a track sheet of the submittals made to the Qatar Civil Defense.
• Update the track sheet on daily basis on the basis on notification on the QCD website.
• Chase up with the concerned personnel in order to expedite the approvals.
• Notify the Director/Head of Fire and Life Safety Section about the approvals, comments, etc. received from the Qatar Civil Defense.
• Prepare customized Design Manual for Fire Fighting and associated systems.
• Update the Design manual time-to-time to keep up with the Latest NFPA standards and Qatar Civil Defense Requirements.
• Prepare CAD Symbols library and update the same time-to-time.
• Evaluate NFPA Codes and Standards and Qatar Civil Defense Requirements.
• Assist Fire and Life Safety Engineer to develop training materials, and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
• Undergo training of REVIT in order to migrate from AutoCAD to REVIT.

Note: Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities may be revised from time to time by management for business requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of total experience
• Advanced proficiency in HVAC systems design and calculations

COMPETENCIES:

• Accuracy
• Problem-solving and Decision-making Skills
• Result-Oriented
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Team player