Wet Services and/or Fire Protection Engineer

DSB Consulting Engineers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Wet Services and/or Fire Engineer to manage projects from inception to close-out. The ideal candidate will conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with technical designs. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience in a consulting environment, a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Immediate start required with a competitive remuneration package based on professional registration status.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-graduate experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Professional registration (ECSA) is highly beneficial.
• Professional Registration (ECSA) highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full fire and wet services site inspections.
• Compile Rational Fire Design reports and conduct approvals.
• Monitor installation quality and compliance.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Manage office subordinates to achieve project milestones.

Skills

Rational Fire Design

Project management

Technical design management

Client relationship management

Site inspection

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit (BIM)

Education

B.Eng or B.Sc in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Job description

Location: Fairland, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Position Type: Full-Time / Office-Based

Experience: 5+ Years preffered (2+ years may also be considered as Junior appointment)

Start Date: Immediate

Role Summary

We are looking for a Wet Services and/or Fire Engineer to take full ownership of projects from inception to close-out. The ideal candidate must be capable of managing technical designs, client relationships, and site-based quality control with minimal oversight.

• Rational Fire Design: Proven experience in developing Rational Fire Designs, utilizing performance-based fire engineering to justify deviations from standard prescriptive rules.
• Project Independence: Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring all milestones are met without the need for constant supervision.
• Mobility: Must possess a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport for frequent site inspections and technical meetings across South Africa.
• Technical Proficiency: * Design of hot/cold water, soil, waste systems, hot water plant calculations, backup water storage and booster pumps, fire sprinkler plant and pump hydraulics calculations.
• Fire protection systems (Active and Passive fire protection systems including fire compartments, sprinkler designs, fire hose reel and fire hydrants, Smoke Ventilation, escape routes, fire sigange, fire detection etc).
• Software: AutoCAD proficiency is non-negotiable with Revit (BIM) beneficial.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B.Sc in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (Mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Professional Registration (ECSA): Highly beneficial and will be reflected in the remuneration package.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting full fire and wet services site inspections and compiling condition assessment reports.
• Compiling Rational Fire Design reports and conducting approvals with Local Authorities.
• Conducting site inspections to monitor installation quality and compliance during implementation.
• Managing project budgets and timelines independently and engaging with project team.
• Liaising directly with clients, architects, and contractors as the firm's technical lead on-site.
• Managing subordinates in the office to achieve required deliverables and milestones on projects.

How to Apply

As this is an immediate vacancy, please clearly state your expected salary and notice period or earliest available start date in your application.