Fire Fighting Engineer

Job Summary

Responsible for the engineering, coordination, technical review, and execution of fire-fighting and active fire protection systems for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor FAB, and industrial construction projects. Ensure fire protection systems comply with approved designs, project specifications, Singapore Fire Code, and SCDF requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Documentation

• Review and interpret fire protection layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, schematics, technical specifications, and method statements.
• Coordinate engineering design reviews and resolve technical discrepancies related to fire-fighting systems.
• Review technical submissions, material specifications, and shop drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Fire Fighting System Installation

• Provide engineering support for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems (wet/dry/pre-action), fire hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, water storage tanks, deluge systems, and clean agent gaseous suppression systems.
• Ensure installation works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable fire safety standards.
• Coordinate fire protection works with architectural, structural, cleanroom, and other MEP disciplines.

Testing & Commissioning

• Coordinate hydrostatic pressure testing, pipe flushing, fire pump performance testing, and system pre-commissioning.
• Support integrated testing of fire protection systems with fire alarm, HVAC smoke extraction, and electrical control systems.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with Registered Inspectors (RI), Qualified Persons (QP), consultants, and relevant authorities.

Technical Coordination & Compliance

• Identify and resolve technical issues, design discrepancies, and system interface conflicts.
• Ensure fire protection installations comply with Singapore Fire Code, SCDF requirements, and project specifications.
• Monitor defects, technical submissions, and outstanding works through to completion.

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and other project disciplines.
• Attend technical meetings, site inspections, and progress reviews.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and progress updates.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in fire fighting, fire protection, MEP, or EPC construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, fire pumps, hose reels, deluge systems, and clean agent suppression systems.
• Able to read and interpret fire protection shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, and coordination of fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with Singapore Fire Code and SCDF regulatory requirements.
• Experience in semiconductor FAB, high-tech facilities, or industrial construction projects is preferred.
• Strong technical, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  

Working Location: Woodlands North, Singapore
Employment Type: Contract (36 months)