Fire Fighting Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement fire protection systems adhering to NFPA and UAE codes.
2. Value-engineering and redesign systems for cost-effective, efficient solutions that balance performance and budget.
3. Prepare technical submittals, respond to comments, and produce design calculations to ensure project compliance.
4. Utilize AutoCAD, NAVISWORKS, and Revit for design, coordination, and documentation.
5. Manage multiple projects efficiently, ensuring successful and timely delivery.
6. Accept and log jobs from the estimation department with proper documentation - LOI, Specification, Drawings, etc.
7. Assign design draftsman and provide proper guidance to handle the job.
8. Monitor preparation of material submittals (initial material proposal, pre-qualification submittals) in compliance with contractual requirements.
9. Meet contractors, consultants, and clients to provide required technical support for proposed material and system design and approvals as necessary.
10. Monitor shop drawing preparation and obtain approvals in line with final material approval from consultant/client and local authorities.
11. Coordinate with the material delivery department to register the job in the oracle/sales order for material delivery as per the reconfigured quotation.
12. Hand over the project to the pre-commissioning/commissioning department with necessary documents such as final AHJ/CDA approved drawings, final reconfigured system quotation, approved cause & effect matrix charts, and similar project requirements.
13. Monitor preparation of final as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals for system handing over.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 5-6 years of experience in firefighting system design and shop drawings with proven experience in the UAE with a reputable fire-fighting contractor.
2. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is a must, with experience in BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
3. In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards, fire safety regulations, and UAE code.

Benefits:

1. Free medical insurance.
2. Paid annual leave.
3. Return air ticket every two years.