Design Engineer

Job Description: Design Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading engineering design calculations, sizing systems, preparing technical proposals, and producing compliant engineering solutions in full accordance with client specifications, local regulations, and strict NFPA codes and standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate deep technical and analytical expertise, possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on design experience with a background working in reputable/leading companies (e.g., NAFFCO or similar industry leaders), and be capable of delivering optimized, cost-effective design packages efficiently in a dynamic working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering calculations, system sizing, pressure drop analysis, hydraulic calculations, and electrical/mechanical load estimations in strict compliance with NFPA standards.
• Design complete engineering systems (e.g., Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire Alarm, HVAC, or Electrical) in full compliance with project specifications, NFPA codes, and local authority standards (e.g., Civil Defense).
• Prepare technical submittals, material specifications, design basis reports, and equipment data sheets strictly aligned with NFPA guidelines for consultant and authority approvals.
• Rapidly draft, modify, and finalize detailed design drawings and engineering layouts using AutoCAD, ensuring maximum speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Guide and supervise draftsmen and CAD technicians in transforming preliminary designs into detailed, NFPA-compliant shop drawings and BIM models.
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor proposals, equipment datasheets, and material samples to ensure full alignment with NFPA requirements and project specifications.
• Provide technical support to site execution and procurement teams, resolving technical queries (RFIs) and design modifications while maintaining strict NFPA code compliance.
• Coordinate directly with client representatives, consultants, and local Civil Defense authority inspectors to secure design package approvals based on NFPA codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven, hands-on experience as a Design Engineer in a professional engineering/construction setting.
• Proven track record of working with major/reputable industry leaders (e.g., NAFFCO or similar tier-1 fire protection/MEP companies).
• In-depth working knowledge and practical design implementation of NFPA codes
• Exceptional speed, proficiency, and accuracy in AutoCAD for drafting and modifying engineering layouts under tight deadlines.
• Multilingual capability: Fluency/proficiency in Arabic, English, and Hindi.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design software skills (e.g., Elite/HydraCAD Hydraulic Calculation software, HAP, Dialux, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Strong presentation, technical documentation, and inter-departmental communication skills.