Fire and Life Safety Design Engineer (FLS)

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative.

Department: Mechanical

Job Location: Pune

Experience: 2 - 10 Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, International Building Codes (IBC/IFC), UAE Fire & Life Safety Code and Saudi Building Codes.

• Develop fire and life safety strategies and design solutions as per local and international standards.

• Attend technical meetings and presentations with clients and authorities.

• Review architectural layouts and provide code compliance comments.

• Perform fire zoning, occupant load calculations, egress analysis, travel distance review and vertical opening protection review.

• Prepare submissions for Civil Defense approvals.

• Coordinate with authorities for approvals of fire safety designs.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant Fire & Life Safety design experience.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Good problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Key Competencies:

• Technical expertise in fire codes