Design Engineer – Fire Protection (Data Centre Project, Dresden, Germany)
€90,000 – €120,000 + Rotation + Accommodation + Travel + €32,000 Living Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Location: Dresden, Germany

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join a major data centre project in Dresden, Germany. This role is integral to the design and delivery of mission-critical fire protection systems across the facility, ensuring compliance with LPC, NFPA, FM, and VdS standards.

You will work closely with project engineers, architects, consultants, and subcontractors to produce high-quality 2D and 3D designs, coordinate with other disciplines, and support the full lifecycle from design through to installation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a technically complex, high-profile data centre project in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and layout of fire protection systems including sprinklers, foam systems, gas suppression, firewater mist, inert gas, and special hazard protection
Conduct hydraulic calculations and produce shop drawings, ensuring integration with mechanical and electrical systems
Develop 2D fire classification block plans, schematics, and 3D models in Revit for coordination with other disciplines
Prepare technical documentation for tenders, construction, and project close-out
Extract Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and fabrication drawings from BIM models

Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure accurate implementation of fire protection systems
Attend technical, project, and coordination meetings in person and virtually
Review and resolve design clashes using Navisworks and Revit interference checking
Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across projects

Ensure all designs meet European and local standards for fire protection
Verify system designs for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with QA/QC teams to maintain project documentation standards

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification
Minimum 4+ years’ experience designing fire protection systems on large-scale commercial or industrial projects
Proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and 3D hydraulic design software (e.g., AutoSPRINK)
Experience developing BIM models (LOD 200–400) and performing clash detection in Navisworks
Strong understanding of fire protection codes and standards (LPC, NFPA, FM, VdS)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to read, interpret, and convert architectural and engineering plans into coordinated design models
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, capable of managing multiple deliverables and deadlines

Desirable:

Fluency in German and ability to communicate design intent in German
Experience liaising with third parties such as VdS, TÜV, or local authorities
Familiarity with Autodesk ACC or similar project management/BIM software
Previous experience working on-site and coordinating with contractors
Background with large mechanical or fire protection companies

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary: €65,000 – €80,000, dependent on experience
Full rotational package including accommodation, travel, and €32,000 living allowance
Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge European data centre project
Exposure to complex, mission-critical fire protection systems