Senior Fire Protection Sprinkler Design Engineer

MEPCO is a leading building services engineering consultancy specializing in high-end mechanical electrical and plumbing design. Recently MEPCO joined Ethos a global engineering consultancy known for innovation sustainable design and digital engineering delivery. Together we combine top-tier local engineering talent with global reach delivering complex infrastructure projects across Europe.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment you will lead the fire sprinkler design process from concept through to fabrication-ready BIM models (LOD 400). You will combine deep hydraulic calculation expertise with advanced BIM modeling prefabrication workflows and international fire safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and verify detailed hydraulic calculations in strict accordance with FM Global NFPA and EN 12845 standards.

• Develop detailed 3D BIM models for fire suppression systems in Revit up to high LOD levels (LOD 300400).

• Lead interdisciplinary BIM coordination and clash detection processes using Navisworks to ensure fully coordinated constructible design solutions.

• Produce construction as-built and high-detail fabrication/prefabrication (spool) drawings for installation teams and manufacturers.

• Review and check technical deliverables within the engineering team prior to client submission to maintain high quality standards.

• Perform equipment selection (fire pumps alarm valve stations specialized nozzles control valves and water storage solutions).

• Liaise with international client engineering teams architects BIM coordinators and main contractors.

• Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers within the fire protection team.

• BIM & Software Mastery: Highly proficient in Autodesk Revit MEP and Navisworks Manage for advanced BIM modeling and clash resolution.

• Calculations: Expertise in hydraulic calculation tools and methodology (NFPA / FM Global compliant).

• Standards: Strong practical working knowledge of international fire codes particularly FM Global datasheets NFPA 13 and EN 12845.

• Documentation: Proven experience producing installation prefabrication (spool) and as-built drawing packages

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Building Services Engineering Fire Safety Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 56 years of hands-on experience in automatic fire sprinkler and suppression system design.

• Demonstrated track record working on complex or high-tech facilities (e.g. data centers industrial plants pharmaceutical facilities hospitals).

• Professional English fluency (written and spoken) is required for daily collaboration on international projects.

Desirable / Advantageous (Nice to Have)

• Official NFPA certifications (e.g. NFPA 13 Training) or FM Global training.

• Experience with BIM automation tools (Dynamo Python scripting) or point cloud data (Autodesk ReCap Pro).

• Professional registration / certification (e.g. Lithuanian Statinio projekto dalies vadovas / ekspertas certification or international CEng / NICET) as proof of technical seniority.

Soft Skills

• Strong technical leadership mindset with high standards for delivery quality.

• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex technical/BIM clashes independently.