Fire Safety Engineer / Fire Fighting Engineer

Air Liquide; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Multisport card

Life insurance

International exposure

Share purchase option

Job summary

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction Kraków is seeking a highly experienced Fire Fighting Engineer to lead all phases of Fire Protection system packages for complex industrial capital projects. You will oversee FW design, 3D modeling, and vendor coordination, ensuring compliance with codes and client specifications.

The role focuses on Fire Water systems, hydraulic calculations, and leading project teams, with responsibility for safety studies and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• NFPA certification required.
• Life Safety Code expert-level knowledge.
• Experience in Fire Water and sprinkler designs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D PDS modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead FW system design and calculations.
• Oversee 3D modeling and layout creation.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients for documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

NFPA Certification

Life Safety Code

Water Spray Systems

Fire Water Pumps

AutoCAD

3D PDS Modeling

English proficiency

Lead Engineer

Stakeholder Coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

3D PDS Modeling

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.

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

• 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.

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.

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 including private medical care, Multisport card and 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.