Senior Engineer - Fire and Life Safety Engineering

 WSP GCC HK Advisory is seeking an Engineer Fire & Life Safety (Fire Engineering)

to be part of MEP team that supports WSP HK Advisory business in delivering designs, from concept stage to detailed design, for major multi-disciplinary projects. The individual will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects including sewage water treatment plants, Buildings, infrastructure, Highways, rail, Metro rail, Mainline railway.

The role will be responsible for all aspects of technical delivery in the relevant discipline, including the production of electrical MEP services designs predominantly for MEP services, working individually or as part of a team and with multi-disciplinary coordination. Experience of fire protection and engineering design during and including Concept to detailed design stages for the HK Advisory is highly desirable. 

Design & Engineering

• Develop fire & life safety system designs including but limited to the following: 

• Fire detection & alarm systems (FDAS)

• Fire suppression systems (sprinklers, hydrants, gas suppression)

• Smoke management & extraction systems

• Emergency lighting and exit signage

• Prepare design calculations (hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, tank capacity, pressure drop)

• Develop drawings such as layouts, schematics, riser diagrams, and equipment details

• Perform code compliance reviews and performance-based design and fire/smoke modelling

• Perform fire load assessments

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as: 

• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

• BS / EN standards

• Local authority approvals (Fire Department, Civil Défense, etc.)

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural, and MEP teams

• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and vendor designs

• Support site teams during installation, testing, and commissioning

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

• Lead design reviews and ensure quality of deliverables

• Participate in client meetings and presentations

 Risk & Safety Management

• Conduct fire risk assessments and hazard analysis

• Develop evacuation strategies and life safety plans

• Identify design improvements for safety, reliability, and cost efficiency

Key Competencies / Skills / Qualifications

Knowledge in Fire Protection Design, Fire Engineering / Fire & Life Safety Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation with at least 8 years relevant experience

Preferred Certifications

• FPA Certification (e.g., CFPS – Certified Fire Protection Specialist) 

• Fire engineering certifications or relevant professional memberships 

• Knowledge of BIM and digital design workflows

Qualifications & Mandatory skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

• Efficient use of 2D & 3D AutoCAD, Revit for BIM or equivalent.

• Efficient use of MS Office applications, Strong MS Excel skills is preferable

• Efficient use of Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

• Experienced in Commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects including: (i) coordination for interdisciplinary projects; (ii) prepare technical reports, drawings and tender documents. 

Personal Attributes

• An ability to establish, build, sustain and share strong, professional relationships with relevant groups both inside and outside the organization. 

• A desire to constantly improve, motivate and encourage others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety, quality, programme, delivery, budget, professional development and continuous improvement.

• Actively upholding our guiding principles, promoting inclusivity and diversity, health and safety.

• Able to work with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their role.

• Quality and accuracy of fire design deliverables 

• Compliance with codes and approval success rate 

• Timely project execution and coordination efficiency 

• Reduction in design revisions and site issues

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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