We are looking for an experienced Senior Fire Protection / Smoke Control Engineer to lead the strategy, design assurance, compliance, and optimization of fire protection and smoke control systems integrated with HVAC operations in a power plant environment. This senior role is central to ensuring the safe operation of ventilation systems during fire events and compliance with applicable fire codes and mechanical standards.
Lead the conceptual and detailed design reviews of smoke control systems in coordination with HVAC systems and architectural layouts.
Define system requirements for pressurization, smoke extraction, damper operation, and emergency airflow management.
Establish engineering standards and best practices for fire-HVAC integration across new and existing plant facilities.
Ensure strict adherence to NFPA 92, 101, ASHRAE 90.1, SMACNA, IBC/IFC, and applicable local codes governing fire safety and smoke control.
Interface with local authorities, third-party consultants, and insurance representatives for compliance verification and system approvals.
Serve as the technical authority on smoke control zone design and fire alarm/control system integration.
Lead acceptance testing and commissioning activities for fire dampers, smoke extraction systems, and HVAC-integrated fire response logic.
Conduct performance audits, failure mode assessments, and root cause analyses following system anomalies or drills.
Validate CFD models, airflow simulations, and pressure zone calculations for complex spaces (e.g., control rooms, cable tunnels).
Provide technical leadership for fire protection engineering during plant expansion, retrofit, or capital projects.
Mentor junior engineers and mid-level staff, review engineering deliverables, and support succession planning.
Manage engineering consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with fire safety and HVAC integration requirements.
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, civil, and safety teams to ensure effective implementation of fire protection and smoke control systems.
Ensure seamless operation of HVAC and fire safety systems during emergency mode activation and shutdown scenarios.
Lead integration of fire protection and HVAC systems in power plant facilities
Interpret and implement compliance strategies for national and international fire codes
Direct commissioning and performance verification of smoke control infrastructure
Mentor engineering teams and drive high-reliability, safety-focused designs
Oversee CFD/simulation-based ventilation safety studies
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Certifications:
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), PE License (Fire/Mechanical), or equivalent credentials strongly preferred
Experience:
8–15 years of progressive experience in fire safety engineering, with at least 5 years in HVAC-integrated smoke control systems in industrial or power plant settings
Skills:
Expertise in smoke control design, pressurization strategies, and fire damper integration
Proficient in CFD tools, airflow simulation software, and building automation interfaces
Strong leadership, technical writing, and interdisciplinary coordination skills
In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems, control logic, and HVAC response mechanisms