Senior Fire Engineer

Overview

Senior Fire Engineer to design, assess and ensure fire safety compliance for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• fire layout
• consequence modeling
• hazard assessment
• hydraulic calc
• p&id input
• vendor evaluation

Tasks

-Perform fire and gas location layout and philosophy. -Perform Consequence modeling and gas dispersion study. -Contribute to or prepare technical reports in various phases of engineering -Perform fire hazard assessment design calculations and ensures plans are compliant with relevant codes and standards -Responsible for conducting fire risk analysis, code compliance assessments and conceptual fire safety designs. Independent detail engineering and consulting on projects with respect to the International Building & Fire Codes and related NFPA and FM Global standards. -Provide inputs for piping and Instrument diagram (P&ID) -Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions -Prepare, review and issue material requisition for different mechanical equipment (Fire water pump, foam system, sprinkler and Spray system, firefighting equipment, etc.) -Prepare hazardous area classification. -Perform Hydraulic calculation report. -Prepare, review and evaluate vendor technical bid evaluation and technical queries for different mechanical equipment (Fire water pump, foam system, sprinkler and Spray system, firefighting equipment, etc.) -Support site field visits to obtain information and data to support projects. -Participate in and contribute to design reviews -Responsible for providing services across several sectors including mining, power, nuclear, thermal, infrastructure and oil and gas.

Requirements

• dnv_phast
• safeti
• cfd modeling
• fire engineering
• mechanical engineering
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Good understanding of the flow of information and data within a project environment. -Understanding of construction and commissioning methodologies for the discipline. -Problem-solving and decision-making skills -DNV _PHAST and SAFETI -CFD modeling -A post graduate qualification in Fire Engineering is considered a strong asset. -Strong personal commitment to safety -Be able to understand and achieve cost, quality, and timeline goals. -Have some experience in developing performance-based strategies and/or code alternates, utilizing fire engineering -Full time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited College or University -Understanding of commercial management as it relates to the equipment package or contract. -Experience within a large project, multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environment. Experience in metals and minerals processing industry would be an advantage. -Experience between 8 to 20 years -Aptitude towards alternative compliance approaches, and thinking “outside the box” -Ability to apply technical knowledge to various practical problems -Strong communication skills and ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships in complex and changing environments. -Familiar with operability and maintainability reviews, HAZOP studies. -Understanding of other discipline interfaces and requirements -Time management skills and good adaptation to change. -Thorough knowledge of industry or regulatory standards, regulations, and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project -To be able to work alone or in a team under minimum supervision. -Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and relationship management skills -Ability to maintain good business relations with the various parties involved in the project.

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Benefits

-Long term career development -Flexible work environment

About Hatch

-Began as a small civil-engineering firm and expanded into metallurgy under its namesake leader. -Now employee-owned and independent, it has grown through strategic acquisitions of engineering firms across North America and beyond. -Offers end-to-end services—from concept and feasibility through design, construction management, and operations—in key sectors. -Projects include heavy industrial and mining operations, hydropower tunnels, green-steel plants, and rail & transit infrastructure. -Specialises in multidisciplinary engineering disciplines including structural, mechanical, civil, piping, electrical, and process design. -Known for integrating advanced tools like 3D parametric design, simulation, CFD, and proprietary Hatch software in project delivery. -Milestones include delivering North America’s Niagara Tunnel Project and pioneering high-current AP60 aluminium smelting pots. -Combines local insight with global expertise to support projects in over 150 countries.

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