Project Engineer - Fire Protection Services

Overview

We seek a skilled Project Engineer specialized in Fire Protection Services with strong technical expertise and substantial hands-on experience. This role focuses on the management and execution of fire protection systems across project phases, primarily serving industries such as Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, commercial, and extensive construction developments within the Doha area.

Primary Duties

• Lead and oversee engineering and installation processes related to fire protection systems throughout project lifecycles.
• Analyze and interpret fire protection drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements thoroughly.
• Collaborate with clients, engineering teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project workflow is seamless.
• Ensure all fire protection installations comply with NFPA standards, Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), and project documentation standards.
• Prepare and validate shop drawings, material submittals, technical reports, and method statements.
• Supervise site operations ensuring adherence to design, quality, timeline, and safety requirements.
• Perform technical inspections to confirm that fire protection systems are correctly installed, tested, and commissioned as per project standards.
• Assist in material procurement planning, quantity calculations, and resource allocation.
• Support project documentation management, including progress monitoring and coordination meetings.
• Address technical challenges by devising practical engineering solutions.
• Create and revise AutoCAD drawings and manage any design modification requests.
• Contribute to cost estimation and tendering efforts as necessary.

Candidate Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 6 years’ relevant experience in fire protection engineering and project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Mandatory certification as a QCDD Firefighting Engineer.
• Required UPDA certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA codes and Qatar Construction Specifications.
• Demonstrated background in Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, commercial, or large construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software.
• Strong expertise in fire protection system installation, testing, commissioning, and project oversight.
• Effective communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Capability to perform well under project deadlines within site-based settings.
• Experience with estimation activities is advantageous.