About this role
About MEPCO & Ethos
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.
About the Job
As a Senior Fire Protection / Sprinkler Design Engineer at MEPCO (now part of Ethos), you will play a key technical leadership role in delivering high-performance, automatic fire suppression systems for complex, large-scale international projects across Europe. You will focus on mission-critical facilities such as data centers, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, and heavy industrial developments.
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:
- Act as the technical lead for fire suppression system design delivery on complex international projects (data centers, pharma, industrial, healthcare).
- 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 300–400).
- 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.
About You
Technical Skills
- 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 5–6+ 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.
- Excellent communication skills for representing the team in cross-border coordination meetings.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project deadlines efficiently.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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