CFD Engineer – Fire & Life Safety
Core
Design and analyze smoke control and ventilation systems for complex building projects to ensure occupant safety and compliance with fire safety standards.
Role type
Senior IC fire safety engineer (CFD)
Builds
Smoke control and ventilation systems for commercial and high-rise buildings
Domain
Construction engineering + fire safety
Required skills
CFD simulation, smoke control design, evacuation modeling, technical reporting, cost estimation, code compliance analysis
Preferred skills
High-rise building project experience, authority approval process knowledge, multi-project management
Technologies
FDS, PyroSim
Responsibilities
Design smoke control and ventilation systems in compliance with NFPA 92, IBC, and UAE Fire & Life Safety Code; Perform CFD simulations to evaluate smoke movement and safe egress; Conduct evacuation calculations and develop evacuation models; Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation for authority submissions; Estimate project costs for ducts and control systems; Review architectural and fire protection drawings for accuracy; Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams; Support client meetings and authority approvals using CFD analysis.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
