# Firefighting Engineer

> Experts Plus Recruitment Services · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-10

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

**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

**Qualifications & Experience**

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineering (or equivalent)

• 2-4 years of Experience in fire-fighting systems design/execution, preferably in UAE/GCC

• NFPA certification (CFPS or similar) preferred

• Strong knowledge of Dubai/Abu Dhabi Civil Defence approval procedures

• Experience with fire pump testing, hydraulic calculations, and BMS/fire-alarm interface coordination

**Key Skills**

• NFPA codes & standards (13, 14, 20, 72)

• Hydraulic design software (e.g., Hydratec, Elite Fire)

• AutoCAD/Revit MEP

• Strong coordination, leadership, and client-facing communication skills

• QHSE awareness and and site safety leadership  
• UAE Driving License is Mandatory

## Apply

[Apply at Experts Plus Recruitment Services](https://apply.workable.com/experts-plus/j/D97CB5C9B7/apply)

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