Senior Fire Protection / Sprinkler Design Engineer

> ##### 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.