Fire Engineer

Recruiter:

Zecutive Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB000292/MR

Date posted:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading company in the Fire Suppression Systems industry is seeking a qualified Fire Design and Project Engineer.
The role involves periodic travel to client sites and offers exposure to diverse and challenging projects across various sectors including mining, manufacturing, industrial areas, plants, data centres, etc.
Candidates can be located either in Pretoria (Tshwane) or in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Job Profile:

HVAC design and Fire plan preparation and submission
Sprinkler system design and implementation
Sprinkler hydraulics
Smoke control calculations
Fire detection system design
Rational fire design with reference to BS 7974 and the supporting PDs
International sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global
Engineering design
Performance based engineering (hands on with the actual engineering side of things)
Engineering Project Management of a fire protection system and/or HVAC installation
Drafting fire plans according to SANS 10400-T and the associated supporting SANS codes, as well as interfacing with the fire departments during the approval process.
Performance Based Designs (Rational Designs) - implement an in depth understanding of fire engineering. It is important to understand the concept of Rational Design (not only as a tick box exercise, but in depth understanding).
Design and install HVAC and fire suppression and detection systems in various industries
Smoke control design (Fire growth and size, Heat Release Rate, smoke generation and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.

Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc (Eng) / BEng / BTech degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering
ECSA registered as Candidate or Professional (PrEng) Engineer
5+ years of relevant experience with the below:
Mining industry experience recommended
HVAC design and Fire plan preparation and submission
Sprinkler system design and implementation, Sprinkler hydraulics knowledge preferred
Knowledge of international sprinkler codes such as NFPA & FM Global will be advantageous.
Performance based engineering (hands on experience with the actual engineering side of things) essential
Well-versed with engineering design software.
The client may request to see evidence of Sprinkler hydraulic designs (pump and tank sizing) as well as smoke control design (Fire growth and size, Heat Release Rate, smoke generation and smoke fill rate calculations) coupled with ASET and RSET evaluations.
Own transport, valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to clients when required
Medically fit and willing to work on mining and construction sites

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