Everest Technical Services
Website:
everestltd.ie
Job details:
We are looking for Senior Fire Protection Engineer with 10+ years of experience is responsible for end-to-end fire safety design, engineering coordination, and BIM-based delivery for complex global projects.
Key responsibilities:
- System Design: Develop plumbing and fire protection system layouts, design reports, and specifications (PID, water mains, sewer drains, sprinkler/standpipe networks). Perform hydraulic/pumping calculations as needed.
- Codes Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs meet local and international codes (NFPA, IPC, NBC, BS/EN, ASME B31 for piping standards). Stay current with amendments and local fire and plumbing regulations.
- Multi disciplinary Coordination: Lead BIM/CAD coordination meetings, resolve clashes, and integrate MEP interfaces. Use software tools (Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360) to produce coordinated models and 3D visualizations.
- Design Review QA/QC: review design deliverables, IFC drawings, and submittals from contractors. Ensure design calculations and documentation accuracy and maintain discipline standards per the firm s QA manuals.
- Construction Support: Respond to RFIs and technical queries during construction. Perform site visits to verify installations and troubleshoot issues.
- Client/Stakeholder Liaison: Attend project meetings, coordinate with architects, structural and other MEP engineers, and present designs to clients and authorities. Ensure customer requirements are reflected in the design.
- Leadership Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Manage or contribute to project scoping and resource plans.
- Calculation of Hot Cold Water, flow calculation, hydraulic calculations, distribution systems (sizing, valves, pumps etc.), water heating systems, water storage systems.
- Design of fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, water mist, hydrants, wet/dry risers, hose reels, fire suppression, and clean agent systems in accordance with latest NFPA and EN.
- Prepare design deliverables such as layouts, schematics, hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, technical specifications, and technical design reports.
- Prepare /review project specifications, material submissions, and technical documentation.
- Participate in internal and client design review meetings to discuss technical aspects and design solutions.
- Provide inputs for value engineering, sustainability, and system optimization.
- Stay Updated on Industry Developments: Keep up-to-date with new plumbing system technologies, codes, standards, and emerging trends to enhance design efficiency and system effectiveness.
- Technical Scope: Expertise in both plumbing (domestic water, hot water, sewage, rainwater drainage, sanitary venting) and fire protection (sprinkler system design, standpipe/hydrant networks, fire pumps, foam/water-mist systems design).
- Code and standards: Extensive knowledge of international and national plumbing, drainage, and fire protection codes and standards, including IPC, BS, EN, and NFPA.
- Experience managing full project cycles, with strong knowledge of different design stages, including concept, preliminary, tender, and detailed design, along with preparation of related technical documentation such as design reports, technical specifications, and related 2D and 3D drawings.
- Experienced in performing technical reviews of design documents, equipment specifications, and compliance checks with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Experienced in interdisciplinary coordination with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and civil teams to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in communication and stakeholder management with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Possess strong skills in technical reporting, effective communication, and stakeholder coordination.
- Must be able to lead team to complete tasks within established project schedule and budget constraints.
- Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and BIM specialists.
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