Site Engineer - Fire Protection Systems

WSP

UAE

Ref: HP362-727

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff would like to hear from degree educated Mechanical Engineers with with over 5 years’ experience in Fire protection systems.

Responsibilities and needed expertise are broadly defined hereafter but not limited to:
• Responsible for inspection of fire alarm and detection devices, fire pumps, fire water tanks, Gas flooding system, deluge / mist system piping and instrumentation, high pressure water valves etc.
• Site supervision of water deluge system, clean agent systems, fire alarm system, smoke extraction system, gas detection systems and other integration with other services
• Responsible for site Testing and commissioning of fire protection system (electrical and mechanical parts).
• Review of site test procedures, and co-ordinate with client engineers and contractors
• Good knowledge of design reviews of fire protection drawings and calculations for gas flow and water hydraulics is preferred

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering in relevant discipline
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in FPS (Fire Protection Systems) in substations
• Experience / approval in UAE/Qatar substation utilities authorities like DEWA/ADWEA for FPS works
• Experience in Pre and Post Tender clarification and evaluations.
• Experience in design reviews of drawings/ calculations/ method statements/ testing procedures.
• Good expert judgment during contractor fails to achieve planned activities at site.

You’ll be joining a diverse group of individuals including engineers, scientists, technicians, consultants and academics, who work together to provide the most effective and sustainable solutions for our clients.

As one of the ‘Top 20 Companies to Work For in the UAE’, we offer a supportive team based environment, continued training and development, flexible working arrangements and rewarding career opportunities.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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Site Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,000

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