Sprinkler Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
This position requires relocation to the Netherlands.
The client is looking for an experienced Fire Protection/ Sprinkler Design Engineer. Diploma/ bachelor’s in mechanical engineering required with 3 years minimum working experience. Proficiency in flow and pressure calculations, as well as creating 3D models using AutoCAD 2D/3D, Inventor, and other relevant design software. Candidate must be under the age of 28 for VISA purposes and able to speak Afrikaans fluently to be able to learn Dutch.

POSITION INFO:
Sprinkler Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Netherlands - Eindhoven

What we are looking for:

• Diploma/ bachelor’s in mechanical engineering
• Strong experience in designing fire protection and detection systems
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience
• Proficiency in flow and pressure calculations, as well as creating 3D models using AutoCAD 2D/3D, Inventor, and other relevant design software
• Expertise in ensuring designs comply with quality standards, ISO Standards, and engineering regulations
• Strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans, with experience in working with engineers, presenting designs, and leading multidisciplinary project aspects
• Open to learn Dutch
• Ability to manage projects from conception to completion, including on-site inspections and stakeholder communication.
• Candidate must be under the age of 28 for VISA purposes.
• Be able to speak Afrikaans fluently to be able to learn Dutch.

• Development of comprehensive fire protection systems, focusing on specialized risk categories to detect, alarm, contain, and extinguish fires.
• Working with engineers and other departments to ensure all designs are compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
• Responsible for designing and developing fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler and suppression systems, as well as detection layouts.
• Create detailed fire detection drawings, piping layouts, and wiring diagrams to ensure seamless integration with control panels.
• Conduct flow and pressure calculations, estimate material requirements, and manage projects from start to finish, including site visits and stakeholder communication.