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 site safety leadership

UAE driving license is mandatory