Sprinkler Design Engineer in NETHERLANDS

Note: this position requires relocation to the Netherlands!

Are you looking for a new role? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team where every day presents new challenges and opportunities? We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection/ Sprinkler Design Engineer to join our team in the Netherlands.

Duties & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled and multidisciplinary Sprinkler Designer to join our team. You will play a critical role in the design and development of comprehensive fire protection systems, focusing on specialized risk categories to detect, alarm, contain, and extinguish fires. This role involves working closely with engineers and other departments to ensure all designs are compliant with relevant standards and regulations.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler and suppression systems, as well as detection layouts. You will create detailed fire detection drawings, piping layouts, and wiring diagrams to ensure seamless integration with control panels.

You will conduct flow and pressure calculations, estimate material requirements, and manage projects from start to finish, including site visits and stakeholder communication. Collaboration with engineers and multidisciplinary teams is essential to identify and resolve potential design issues, while presenting and refining designs throughout the development process.

What would help:

• Diploma/ bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong experience in designing fire protection and detection systems.
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in flow and pressure calculations, as well as creating 3D models using AutoCAD 2D/3D, Inventor, and other relevant design software.
• Expertise in ensuring designs comply with quality standards, ISO Standards, and engineering regulations.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans, with experience in working with engineers, presenting designs, and leading multidisciplinary project aspects.
• Open to learn Dutch.
• Ability to manage projects from conception to completion, including on-site inspections and stakeholder communication.

What do we offer:

• Permanent contract incl. a knowledge migrant visa immediately valid for 5 years;
• Relocation package: (family) visa, relocation budget, housing assistance, airport pick-up, banking and insurances, social registration, 30% tax benefit application;
• A healthy work-life balance: 25 days of leave, a holiday allowance;
• Training & Development Program: Dutch language courses up to B1, workshops, integration tools and vitality package;
• R² social events: from social workshops, team activities to culinary evenings for employee and family.