Fire Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing fire protection solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant designs.

This role is suited to a technically strong professional with experience in fire engineering, fire protection system design, fire safety compliance, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and review fire protection and fire safety systems for building, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare fire engineering designs, technical specifications, calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Design and coordinate fire detection, fire alarm, fire suppression, sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, and other relevant fire protection systems, as applicable to the project.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and identify potential fire hazards and life safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable South African National Standards (SANS), National Building Regulations, relevant fire safety legislation, and project specifications.
• Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings to ensure effective integration of fire protection systems.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consulting engineers, contractors, local authorities, and fire departments on technical requirements and compliance matters.
• Conduct site inspections, review installations, and assist with testing, commissioning, and handover of fire protection systems.
• Investigate technical issues and recommend practical, cost-effective fire safety solutions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that design deliverables meet agreed deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and support approval processes with relevant authorities.
• Keep up to date with developments in fire engineering technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, depending on the role's technical focus.
• Relevant experience in fire engineering, fire protection design, fire safety consulting, or fire systems engineering.
• Knowledge of applicable SANS standards, National Building Regulations, and fire safety requirements.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and preparing engineering documentation.
• Understanding of fire detection, fire suppression, sprinkler, hydrant, and other fire protection systems relevant to the position.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design software, such as AutoCAD and/or Revit, where applicable.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver work within agreed project timelines.