Design & Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)

The Design and Commissioning Engineer will specialize in the design, installation, and commissioning of fire protection systems. This role involves creating cost-effective, compliant solutions that meet client needs while coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless project execution.

Key Responsibilities

System Design

• Develop detailed designs for fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
• Specify components and materials that align with project scope and client requirements.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project management and commercial teams to integrate designs smoothly into overall project plans.
• Conduct site surveys to assess installation quality and functionality of fire protection systems.

Commissioning

• Oversee the commissioning process, ensuring systems are installed and function as designed.
• Perform tests and inspections to verify system performance and compliance.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Monitor project progress to identify and resolve design or installation issues, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with industry regulations and company standards, including ISO and LPCB requirements.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including design revisions, calculations, and client communications.
• Provide regular progress reports to management and stakeholders.

Team Development and Training

• Mentor junior team members in fire protection design and commissioning principles and best practices.
• Lead internal training sessions on new fire protection technologies and standards.

The list of _‘Responsibilities’_ appearing in this job description is neither necessarily exhaustive nor is any part of this job description permanent.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Warrant in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in designing and commissioning fire protection systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant design software, with a strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new digital tools and technologies.
• Tech-savvy mindset, demonstrating comfort with modern software and digital platforms to streamline design and project processes.
• Thorough understanding of industry standards and fire safety regulations.

Required Skills & Attributes

Communication:

• Ability to empathize with stakeholders and actively listen to their concerns.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic verbal Maltese communication/understanding.

Customer Focus:

• Commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.

Problem-Solving and Adaptability:

• Ability to identify design and commissioning issues, analyse other M&E drawings, and develop practical solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project design requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail:

• Meticulous attention to detail, commitment to ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation.
• Presentable and professional demeanour in all interactions, internally and externally.

Efficient Organisational, Planning and Time Management:

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple project drawings simultaneously.
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
• Consistently punctual and reliable in meeting deadlines and commitments.

Analytical Thinking

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and proactively address them.
• Confidence in handling complex designs.

Leadership and team Collaboration

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams towards common goals.

Technological Disposition:

• A natural inclination towards technology and innovation, with the ability to leverage digital tools to enhance design quality and project efficiency.
• Comfort and familiarity with industry-leading software, including AutoCAD and other specialized design and compliance tools.
• Eagerness to engage in continuous learning and skill development, adapting to new software, tools, and methodologies as part of Alberta's forward-thinking, technology-driven environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a digital-first setting, where technology supports precision, innovation, and high-quality outcomes.

Company Culture Fit

• Embrace and uphold the company's values, mission, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Strive for continuous improvement and innovation in practice.