Senior Engineer FLS

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Fire engineering designs across projects from concept through construction close-out.
• Conduct fire hazard analyses, Fire risk assessments, and performance-based design studies.
• Develop and review fire protection strategies, smoke management, evacuation analysis, and life-safety design.
• Design and specify fire protection systems (suppression, detection, alarm) and interface with structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Fire and Life Safety Regulations, Civil Defence requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and tender/construction documentation.
• Support verification and commissioning, on-site inspections, and witness tests as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
• Engage with clients, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and independent review bodies for approvals and certifications.
• Support business development with technical proposals, presentations, and risk assessments.
• Fire protection designs and fire modeling (CFD/FS) will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Fire Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fire protection engineering, with explicit Fire and Life Safety (FS&LS) design experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Fire and Life Safety Regulations, UAE Civil Defence requirements, and international standards (NFPA, BS, EN, NFPA 92, NFPA 13/25/72, Eurocodes, etc.).
• Experience with performance-based design approaches and fire modeling (CFD/fire modeling) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, high rise or critical facilities projects.
• Registrations, Certifications, and Qualifications (to qualify for House of Expertise registration in Abu Dhabi): Relevant professional registration or licensure recognized in India and the UAE (e.g., engineer registration with Indian engineering bodies and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence).
• Membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g., Society of Fire Protection Engineers, NFPA, IFE, or similar) is advantageous.
• Certifications in fire protection design and safety analysis (e.g., Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Protection Engineer certification, or recognized equivalents) are preferred.
• Others: Valid driving license.
• Language: Excellent command of English (verbal and written).
• Eligibility for security clearance or compliance with local employment and residency requirements as needed.

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex fire protection design projects from inception to completion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in fire engineering design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, calculation software, etc.).
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and deliver on time and within budget.
• Client-focused with strong presentation and report-writing capabilities.
• Willingness to work from India with periodic travel to UAE for site visits and client meetings as required.

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