Senior Engineer - Fire protection life safety systems Design

Xeluxe Fire Safety Consultancy is urgently hiring a Fire Protection Specialist Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design field.

Job Type:
Full time

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lead the preparation of technical inputs for the firefighting area of the project across different design phases from master plan to detailed design.
2. Review and develop fire protection design basis reports focused on the firefighting area.
3. Review and design the firefighting drawings (schematics, riser diagrams, layouts) in line with the International Building Code (IBC) and relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards.
4. Conduct rigorous technical assessments to uphold the highest quality standards.
5. Review shop drawings for the fire alarm and fighting system as per applicable codes and standards.
6. Conduct regular/periodic fire safety inspections and generate inspection reports with action plans for comment rectification.
7. Witness cause and effect and other performance assessment tests for fire and life safety systems & components.
8. Validate test certificates of materials related to the fire and life safety systems.

Client and Authority Interaction:

1. Interface with clients to provide technical clarifications and address inquiries related to fire and life safety aspects of projects.
2. Engage with various authorities to ensure projects meet all technical requirements complying with local, regional, and international fire safety standards.
3. Attend workshops with the project design team and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to review Fire and Life Safety (FLS) inspection comments, resolving nonconformances and addressing coordination issues.

Quality Assurance:

1. Establish and enforce robust quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all engineering deliverables.

Training and Knowledge Sharing:

1. Conduct training sessions for internal teams and clients on the best practices in fire and life safety.
2. Stay informed about industry advancements and disseminate knowledge within the organization to foster continuous improvement.

Job Qualification:

1. B.Tech Degree preferably in Mechanical/Civil/Fire Engineering.
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in the design fire protection field.
3. UAE Driving License.
4. Ready to relocate to Dubai if required.