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Fire Engineer

Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Type

Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Engineer to support major engineering and infrastructure projects within a dynamic consulting environment. The role focuses on fire risk management, compliance, and design integration across complex industrial and mining projects.
This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring fire safety standards are embedded from concept through to execution.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and review fire protection and fire detection system designs
• Conduct fire risk assessments and hazard analyses
• Ensure compliance with fire safety standards and regulations
• Support multidisciplinary engineering teams with fire safety integration
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation
• Participate in HAZOP and HAZID reviews
• Provide input into emergency response planning
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and commissioning support
• Engage with clients, contractors, and authorities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

  • Minimum 7+ years’ experience in fire engineering within industrial environments

  • Software Proficiency: DNV _PHAST and SAFETI, PIPINET, AFT fathom, CFD modeling.

  • Strong knowledge of fire protection systems

  • Experience in EPCM or consulting environment

  • Familiarity with NFPA, ISO or equivalent standards

  • Fire modelling experience advantageous

  • Strong communication and reporting skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail and safety focus

  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

  • Stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Willingness to travel to project sites

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments

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