Mechanical Engineer
Role Overview
The Mechanical Engineer – Fire Fighting Systems handles engineering, design coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
The role coordinates with consultants, clients, civil/architectural and electrical teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.
Reports to the Project Manager or Mechanical Manager.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
The Mechanical Engineer – Fire Fighting Systems handles engineering, design coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
The role coordinates with consultants, clients, civil/architectural and electrical teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.
Reports to the Project Manager or Mechanical Manager.
Engineering and design
- Design and coordinate sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, fire pump, fire water tank, wet and dry riser, foam suppression, and extinguishing systems as applicable.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare or review equipment schedules, material submittals, technical calculations, and method statements.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, local Civil Defence requirements, project specifications, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate MEP services to avoid clashes and ensure routing and accessibility.
Site execution and commissioning
- Supervise installation and coordinate daily site activities with supervisors, subcontractors, and other disciplines.
- Inspect piping, valves, sprinkler heads, pumps, tanks, hose reels, hydrants, and associated equipment; verify installation details and quality.
- Coordinate pressure testing, flushing, hydrostatic and functional testing, fire pump commissioning, documentation, and authority inspections.
- Resolve installation issues and ensure commissioning records are documented and closed out.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 3–7 years of experience in fire fighting, fire protection, or MEP projects, depending on position level.
- Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and installation practices; familiarity with NFPA standards and local authority/Civil Defence requirements.
- Hydraulic calculation and fire pump system design experience is preferred; relevant professional engineering certification is an advantage.
Pay
- QAR 4,000–7,000 per month.
Work location
- Work location is in person.
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