Overview
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The Opportunity: we're looking for graduates to join our team of talented fire engineers in our Dublin office where we deliver projects in Ireland, Europe and around the globe. Your role will encompass all aspects of fire safety engineering, including preparing fire strategies in coordination with the engineering design team and inspecting and assessing fire safety management and protection measures in existing buildings and facilities. You will liaise with external designers and other construction professionals on a wide range of projects, develop your ability to use fire-specific design software, conduct research, and have the opportunity to visit sites to monitor the implementation of fire strategies and learn about the installation and construction of fire safety systems.
Responsibilities
* Develop general fire strategies for various building types and at various stages.
* Apply performance-based fire engineering concepts.
* Carry out fire safety site inspections and witnessing of systems throughout the construction phase of projects.
* Conduct fire safety risk assessments of existing buildings.
* Prepare relevant documentation such as presentations, reports, sketches, drawings, etc.
* Liaise with the design team, client, local approving authorities, contractors and other third parties as required.
* Short-term travel as required.
* Utilise fire engineering software packages.
* Maintain quality standards.
* Provide support to the Fire Team as needed.
Qualifications & Eligibility
We are looking for graduates who are currently pursuing a Master\'s or bachelor\'s degree with an expected 2:1 or above in a relevant subject necessary to obtain engineering chartership, such as:
* Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Applied Mathematics, Building Surveying.
* We will consider Architectural degrees with relevant fire safety modules, but the focus of the role will be in the engineering discipline rather than pure design.
We Also Value
* Ability to provide evidence or examples of own work, if requested.
* Understanding of different perspectives of various disciplines and stakeholders.
* Strong numerical skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Willingness to become professionally qualified as a chartered Fire Engineer.
* Planned and organized approach to work and meeting deadlines.
* Creative problem solving.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
Desirable But Not Necessary
* Experience with Autodesk software such as Revit, Navisworks or AutoCAD.
* Additional qualifications such as a PhD in fire safety related topics.
* Experience in reviewing drawings of buildings in 2D and 3D.
* Exposure to using sketching tools such as SketchUp.
* Knowledge of VBA or other programming languages.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Design Services
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