Fire Safety Engineer / Fire Fighting Engineer

PL10368-ECPOLAND Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Poland S.A.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport card

Life insurance

Share purchase plan (preferential)

International exposure

Hybrid work model

Modern office space

Job summary

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction Poland is seeking a highly experienced Fire Fighting Engineer to lead the design and delivery of Fire Protection systems for complex industrial projects in Kraków.

You will coordinate 3D modeling, supplier documentation, and verification of NFPA codes, while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with clients, vendors and EPC partners.

Qualifications

• NFPA Life Safety Code expertise is required.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Water systems and hydraulics.
• Ability to lead technical meetings with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility, FEED and detailed design for fire protection systems.
• Coordinate 3D PDS modeling and review vendor documentation.
• Oversee FAT and on-site commissioning and EPC coordination.

Skills

NFPA Life Safety Code

Water Spray Systems

Fire Water Pumps

3D PDS Modeling

English Proficiency

Client/Vendor Coordination

Lead Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Entity Description Air Liquide Engineering & Construction builds the Group’s production units (mainly air gas separation and hydrogen production units) and provides external customers with efficient, sustainable, customized technology and process solutions. Our core expertise in industrial gas, energy conversion and gas purification, enables customers to optimize natural resources. We cover the entire project life-cycle: license engineering services / proprietary equipment, high-end engineering & design capabilities, project management & execution services. In addition we also offer efficient customer services through our worldwide set-up. As a technology partner, customers benefit from our research and development to achieve energy transition goals. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

E&C Poland is seeking a highly experienced Fire Fighting Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a pivotal role focused on the comprehensive oversight and execution of Fire Fighting and Protection System packages for complex, industrial capital projects. We are looking for a technical expert to lead from the conceptual phase through to final commissioning. You will serve as the primary contact responsible for ensuring all fire protection systems comply with the highest quality standards, industry codes, and client specifications. The position places a strong emphasis on the detailed design of Fire Water (FW) systems, the supervision of 3D modeling efforts, and the technical coordination of vendors and stakeholders to ensure safe and effective project delivery. The role is based in Kraków, Poland.

1. Engineering Design & Strategy

Lead the Design Phase: Act as the lead for feasibility, concept studies, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design. Develop Core Documentation: Prepare and review Fire Protection Philosophies, Loss Prevention deliverables, Firefighting System Calculations, Hydraulic Studies, PFDs, P&IDs, and Equipment Datasheets. Detailed System Design: Execute detailed designs for: Underground Fire Water (FW) systems (including Hydrants and Monitors). Aboveground fixed Fire Water systems. Water Spray Systems. Calculations: Perform, supervise, and verify hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing for FW systems.

2. Project Coordination & Supervision

Cross-Discipline Review: Provide Technical Safety input on engineering documents from other disciplines (Process P&IDs, Plot Plans, General Arrangements) to ensure constructability and design safety. Safety Studies: Initiate and manage studies performed by specialist consultants, including HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, QRA, FERA, and EERA. 3D Modeling: Supervise and participate in 3D PDS FW piping modeling and layout creation. Vendor Management: Coordinate Purchase Orders (POs) for Fire Fighting and F&G Detection systems, and validate vendor technical documentation.

3. Leadership & Site Execution

Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and job training to junior engineers to ensure schedule adherence and quality. Testing & Commissioning: Participate in and formally approve final tests at supplier facilities (FAT) and oversee on-site acceptance and commissioning of installations. EPC Coordination: Monitor Technical Safety and Loss Prevention engineering with the EPC contractor to meet project timelines.

Are you a MATCH?

NFPA Certification Life Safety Code: Expert-level knowledge. Water Spray Systems: Expert knowledge in both Design and Hydraulic Calculations. Fire Water Pumps: Expert knowledge of specifications and operation. Software: Confirmed proficiency in AutoCAD. Familiarity with 3D PDS modeling is highly valued. Very good written and spoken English (must be capable of leading technical clarification meetings and managing complex documentation). Proven experience in industrial capital projects. Ability to act as a Lead Engineer. Strong capability in coordinating with Clients, Vendors, and Stakeholders.

Why Join E&C Poland?

Culture: Join a team that prioritizes technical excellence, safety, and collaboration. Impact: Contribute to high-stakes, complex industrial projects Growth: Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, supported by continuous training and professional development opportunities. Other benefits: Attractive compensation and benefits package

• private medical care
• Multisport card
• life insurance
• Possibility to purchase company shares on preferential terms
• International exposure
• Hybrid work model
• Comfortable office location and modern office space

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!