Firefighting Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION - Fire Fighting Engineer

We are seeking a talented Fire Fighting Engineer to join one of our Clients in UAE. The ideal candidate will lead the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire-fighting and fire-protection systems, ensuring full compliance with NFPA, Civil Defense, and local authority codes across assigned projects.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Review and approve fire-fighting system designs (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, foam/gas

suppression systems)

• Perform hydraulic calculations and ensure system design meets NFPA 13/14/20 and local Civil Defence

requirements

• Review shop drawings, material submittals, and technical specifications for compliance

Installation & Execution

• Supervise on-site installation of fire pumps, piping networks, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and detection interfaces
• Coordinate fire-fighting works with other MEP disciplines (electrical, HVAC, BMS/SCADA) to manage interfaces
• Monitor progress against schedule and resolve site execution issues

Testing & Commissioning

• Plan and lead flushing, hydrostatic/pressure testing, and functional testing of fire pumps and systems
• Coordinate integrated testing with fire alarm, life-safety, and BMS systems
• Prepare commissioning reports and ensure readiness for Civil Defence inspection and approval

Compliance & QHSE

• Ensure all works comply with NFPA, local Civil Defence codes, and project specifications
• Liaise with Civil Defence/authorities for approvals, inspections, and NOC issuance
• Enforce QHSE standards during installation and testing activities

Documentation & Handover

• Maintain as-built drawings, test certificates, and O&M manuals
• Prepare fire-fighting system handover packages to Operations/FM
• Train FM/operations staff on system operation and maintenance

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise fire-fighting technicians/foremen and subcontractors
• Liaise with client representatives, consultants, and authority engineers
• Support cost estimation, material take-offs, and variation assessments related to fire-fighting scope

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2-4 years of Experience in fire-fighting systems design/execution, preferably in UAE/GCC
• NFPA certification (CFPS or similar) preferred
• Strong knowledge of Dubai/Abu Dhabi Civil Defence approval procedures
• Experience with fire pump testing, hydraulic calculations, and BMS/fire-alarm interface coordination

Key Skills

• NFPA codes & standards (13, 14, 20, 72)
• Hydraulic design software (e.g., Hydratec, Elite Fire)
• AutoCAD/Revit MEP
• Strong coordination, leadership, and client-facing communication skills
• QHSE awareness and and site safety leadership
• UAE Driving License is Mandatory