Hello and welcome to Design Works Engineering!
We are a multidisciplinary engineering firm that includes civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy modelling, and fire protection design. Our diverse staff shares the same vision: to create great projects and even better relationships
Our team is a group of creative professionals from all walks of life, and we want to hear from you!

THE POSITION:

We are actively seeking a Fire Protection Designer at our growing Edmonton location.

• Contribute to all project phases, ensuring compliance with applicable fire safety codes and standards while adhering to defined scope, timelines, and budget.
• Design and specification of Fire Protection Systems, including but not limited to fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and emergency lighting systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings and specifications for fire protection systems to ensure detailed and accurate representation of the designed systems.
• Review Client Specifications to ensure that all fire protection requirements are understood and incorporated into the design.
• Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions, demonstrating the effectiveness and compliance of fire protection systems.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with the design and participate in the development of fire protection engineering standards to ensure consistency and high quality in all projects.
• Partner with cross-functional project team members to integrate fire protection systems with other building systems for a cohesive and efficient design.
• Visit project sites for project-related activities, including inspections and audits of existing fire protection systems and to ensure compliance with the fire safety design during construction.
• Perform fire risk assessments and modelling, including egress modelling and fire dynamics simulations, to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire protection strategies.