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.