Design Engineer - Fire Fighting System

• Design complete fire fighting and fire protection systems for commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

• Prepare layouts and designs for:

  • Automatic sprinkler systems
  • Fire hose reel systems
  • Fire hydrant systems
  • Wet riser and dry riser systems
  • Fire pump systems
  • Fire water storage tanks
  • Fire water piping networks

• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler, hydrant, and fire water systems.

• Carry out pipe sizing, pressure loss calculations, pump head calculations, and water demand calculations.

• Prepare design drawings, shop drawings, schematics, riser diagrams, and technical details.

• Review project specifications, architectural drawings, MEP drawings, and tender documents.

• Select appropriate fire fighting equipment, valves, pumps, sprinklers, hydrants, and accessories.

• Prepare BOQs, material take-offs, and technical schedules.

• Prepare technical submittals, datasheets, compliance statements, and design documentation.

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, architects, MEP engineers, and project teams.

• Review consultant comments and revise designs accordingly.

• Support project and site teams with technical clarifications and design modifications.

• Coordinate fire fighting systems with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and architectural services.

• Ensure all designs comply with NFPA standards, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, Civil Defence requirements, and project specifications.

• Support authority submissions and approvals when required.

• Provide technical assistance during installation, testing, commissioning, and project handover.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience in Fire Fighting / Fire Protection System Design.
• Strong experience in designing sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, wet riser, and fire pump systems.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic calculations.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, and related fire protection standards.
• Good knowledge of UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and Civil Defence requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with hydraulic calculation software such as Elite Fire, AutoSPRINK, HydraCALC, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Revit / BIM will be an added advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Previous experience with a Fire Fighting, Fire Protection, or MEP company is preferred.
• Strong technical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.