Responsibilities Prepare and review Fire & Life Safety (FLS) drawings and reports in compliance with SBC, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, NFPA, and international standards. Develop fire compartmentation layouts and ensure proper fire rating of walls, doors, and structural elements. Perform egress calculations (occupant load, exit width, travel distance, common path, dead-end corridors) and ensure compliance with codes. Prepare and modify drawings using AutoCAD (FLS layouts, evacuation plans, fire-fighting systems, access layouts). Analyze and design fire vehicle access routes, ensuring proper turning radius, access roads, and proximity to firefighting equipment. Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP teams for FLS integration. Support in preparing submissions for Civil Defense approval. Assist engineers in preparing of design stage. Qualifications Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Fire & Safety / Architectural / Civil. Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory). Knowledge in Revit is plus Strong knowledge of compartmentation, egress principles, fire vehicle access, and evacuation analysis. Familiarity with codes & standards: SBC, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, NFPA. Good understanding of fire alarm & fire suppression systems (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers). Strong coordination and documentation skills.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Draftsman / CAD Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate CAD drawings, schematics, and layouts for fire protection and detection systems, ensuring compliance with UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, Saudi Building Code (SBC), NFPA standards, and Oman CDAA requirements. Also, find the opportunity on our website https://techfec.com/ Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed CAD drawings, layouts, and schematics for fire alarm and firefighting systems (sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, pump room, clean agent, etc.). Develop and update Preliminary design, coordination drawings, and as-built drawings in compliance with project requirements and standards. Coordinate with design engineers, architects, and other MEP disciplines to resolve technical issues. Review consultant/authority comments and revise drawings accordingly. Maintain drawing records and ensure timely submission of deliverables. Ensure drawings comply with Oman requirements, UAE Civil Defense, SBC, NFPA, and local authority regulations. Requirements: Diploma/bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience as a Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting Draftsman / CAD Engineer in the construction/consultancy sector. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD. Experience in preparing drawings for Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Hydrant, Hose Reel, Pump Room, Gas Suppression, and Emergency Lighting systems. Strong coordination and communication skills in English. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.