Senior Engineer - Fire Protection

Role Overview

Workplace

• The position is described as hybrid.
• The role may involve working from Jacobs offices or projects and remote locations.

Fire Protection Engineering

• Lead fire protection system engineering and complete design work under company and project procedures.
• Prepare bases of design, master plans, concepts, schematics, fire tanks, and pump room plans.
• Develop fire protection designs using NFPA, TAC, NBC, and applicable insurance agency standards.
• Prepare design basis reports, tender drawings, technical specifications, and rate analysis.

Calculations and Design Coordination

• Complete heat load, pressure loss, pipe sizing, water demand, flow, pump sizing, pit sizing, drainage, sewage, and rainwater harvesting calculations.
• Prepare MEP schematics, drawings, equipment selections, and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate MEP designs with clients, vendors, internal disciplines, and other stakeholders.
• Guide designers in 2D and 3D engineering and review models, layouts, and material take-offs.

Procurement and Delivery

• Prepare material specifications and bills of quantities for fire protection items.
• Prepare cost estimates for fire protection packages.
• Support procurement through enquiry specifications, technical offer reviews, technical recommendations, and order specifications.
• Complete designs, requisitions, and engineering deliverables on time and within agreed manhours and budgets.

Team and Client Management

• Manage the PHE and firefighting mechanical design team and perform design quality assurance.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and draftspeople.
• Participate in client discussions and address client feedback or complaints.
• Visit sites to complete residual engineering and resolve site queries.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Mechanical discipline is required.
• At least 14 years of fire protection experience in an engineering consultancy organization is required.
• Experience may include pharmaceutical, biotech, food, chemical, or battery projects.
• Working knowledge of NBC, IS, TAC, NFPA, and FMG requirements is required.
• Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Office user knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of PipeNet or similar hydraulic calculation software is required.
• Autodesk Revit and additional software tools are preferred.