Fire Protection Engineer

Systra; Pasig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to lead the design and implementation of fire detection and protection systems. You will provide ground-up mechanical support for railway and infrastructure projects, working with CAD, BIM tools and cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and compliance with codes.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background, 5+ years in fire protection design, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Masters degree is an advantage but not required.
• Five years of experience in fire protection design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Solidworks and Rhino.
• Knowledge of Fire Protection, Suppression and Alarm systems, HVAC.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement conceptual and detailed project design for fire detection and protection.
• Provide ground up mechanical support for sustainable railway and infrastructure efforts.
• Collaborate with various fields to determine applications and requirements.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Plan and execute mechanical designs using CAD/CAM; produce optimal designs.
• Prepare technical reports, design specifications and operating manuals.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Time management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Masters Degree (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Rhino

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

Job Title

Fire Protection Engineer

Reports To:

MEPF Manager

Position Summary:

The position will be responsible for implementing conceptual & detailed project design and improvement to fire detection & protection in accordance with design plans. The position will also provide ground up mechanical support for sustainable railway and infrastructure efforts.

Missions/Main Duties

Key Activities

• Collaborate with various fields to determine the applications and requirements;
• Conduct research and site inspection to comply the design and engineering requirements as specified in the employer’s requirements for the fire protection systems & HVAC;
• Plan and execute mechanical designs using CAD, CAM, 3D CAD, Revit or BIM and other applicable calculation programs and software to produce optimal design;
• Has strong exposure in the Fire Detection, Protection design & execution , preferably with exposure as designer of Kidde, Honeywell-Notifier, Mircom, FM200, NOVEC1230, CO2, Inert Gas & interface to auxiliary systems(FDAS), familiarity of building & Fire Code of the Philippines, NFPA & other international codes and standards.
• Liaise with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence;
• Prepare technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals; and keep abreast of the latest advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices.

Profile/Skills

Qualifications / Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering & other related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a fire protection design engineer;
• Proficiency with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Solidworks and Rhino;
• Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices in Fire Protection, Suppression and Alarm systems, HVAC and conducting site inspection & survey;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities & as peer reviewer of other designer;
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities;
• Attentive to detail and critically minded; and
• The ability to stay abreast of advancements in technology and engineering design trends.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and other related field;
• Masters Degree is an advantage

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.