Mechanical Fire Engineer - Building Services
Overview
A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Fire Engineer to join its Building Services division in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer with experience in fire engineering design within a consulting environment, working on a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial developments. The successful candidate will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to project management and close-out, delivering compliant and innovative fire engineering solutions.
Requirements
- BTech, BSc, or BEng in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 3 years' consulting engineering experience within Building Services
- Professional registration as Pr Eng with Engineering Council of South Africa
- Strong understanding of fire engineering principles and applicable South African and international standards
- Experience managing projects throughout the full design and construction lifecycle
Responsibilities
- Deliver projects through Stages 1–6, including concept design, detailed design, tender documentation, project management, and project close-out
- Design fire protection systems for a variety of building services projects
- Conduct fire risk analyses
- Design active and passive fire protection systems
- Ensure all fire engineering designs comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, including NFPA, BS, SANS, and ASIB requirements
- Perform engineering calculations for automatic sprinkler systems, smoke detection systems, evacuation systems, smoke ventilation systems, hydraulic fire system design, and gas suppression systems
- Prepare technical reports, financial reports, and tender documentation
- Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from inception through completion
- Prepare rational fire designs where required
- Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Conduct site inspections and provide construction support during project execution
How to apply
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