Design Engineer - Fire-Fighting and Fire Alarm Systems

About the role

NAFFCO Future Concerns Fire Systems, the Nigerian arm of NAFFCO, designs, supplies, supervises installation of and maintains fire-fighting, fire alarm and life safety systems for industrial, oil & gas, commercial and infrastructure clients. It is looking for a Design Engineer to produce compliant, buildable designs from tender stage through to as-built.

Key responsibilities

• Design fire-fighting systems: sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, fire pumps, deluge / water spray, foam and clean agent systems.
• Carry out hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, fire water storage calculations and clean agent quantity calculations.
• Design fire alarm and detection systems, public address / voice evacuation (PA/VA) and emergency lighting and exit signage, including device layouts, cause and effect matrices, battery and voltage-drop calculations.
• Prepare design basis reports, shop drawings, schematics and BIM / Revit models, and coordinate with other MEP services.
• Prepare material submittals with datasheets and certificates (UL / FM / LPCB / CE) and quantities for the estimation team's BOQs.
• Respond to client and consultant comments, technical queries and RFIs, and revise drawings under document control.
• Support site installation, testing and commissioning, and review as-built drawings.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of design experience in fire-fighting and fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Able to read specifications and produce accurate, well-coordinated drawings to deadlines.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20, 72 and 101 (BS 5839 / BS 5266 / EN 54 is an advantage).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and hydraulic calculation software; BIM / Revit experience preferred.
• Added value: oil & gas project experience, knowledge of NAFFCO products and fire alarm panels, addressable fire alarm programming and commissioning, and certifications such as CFPS, NICET or PMP.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth within the NAFFCO group.
• Product and technical training on NAFFCO's full range.

To apply, candidates should update their CV and write an application letter, then send it by email to the company's internal support address, stating the position applied for. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and assessments.