Fire Fighting Engineer
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Firefighting Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyFire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCFPS
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