Fire Engineer

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We are seeking a motivated Engineer with interest or initial experience in Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of ventilation models and engineering assessments under the supervision of senior engineers.; Assist in preparing engineering calculations, ventilation system layouts, mechanical design drawings, equipment sizing, and technical specifications.; Support the development and review of simulation models for tunnel ventilation and fire scenarios.; Assist in developing 1D ventilation simulations (SES, IDA Tunnel) and 3D fire and smoke modelling analyses using FDS/PyroSim. Support occupant egress assessments using Pathfinder.; Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated tunnel and station designs.; Ensure designs and calculations comply with project requirements, applicable codes, and engineering standards.; Participate in technical meetings, workshops, and internal design reviews.; Support space proofing activities and equipment access/maintenance studies for TVS components.; Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.; Additional training in tunnel ventilation, fire safety engineering, or CFD simulation is desirable.; Suitable for engineers with up to 2 years of experience in a related field.; Strong interest in tunnel ventilation, fire life safety engineering, fluid dynamics, and simulation-based design.; Familiarity with SES, IDA Tunnel or equivalent tunnel ventilation simulation software would be beneficial.; Familiarity with FDS and/or PyroSim is desirable. Experience with ANSYS Fluent or equivalent CFD software would be advantageous.; Familiarity with standards such as NFPA 130, PIARC recommendations, EU Directive 2004/54/EC, or other tunnel fire life safety guidelines would be beneficial.; Basic knowledge of Python, VBA, or other scripting tools would be advantageous.; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and basic experience with Revit or CAD.; Ability to carefully assess and analyse information with precision.; Confidence in presenting ideas and communicating effectively.; Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.; Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish.; Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies