Material Submittal Engineer – Fire Fighting Systems

Job Description

Job Summary

The role requires coordination with suppliers, procurement, design, and project teams to ensure timely approvals and smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Material Submittals & Documentation

Prepare and submit material submittals for ELV systems including:

• Fire Alarm
• Voice evacuation
• Public address
• Central Battery
• Central monitoring
• Prepare the lux calculation
• Drop voltage calculation

Ensure all submittals comply with:

• Project specifications
• Consultant requirements
• NFPA standards
• UAE Fire & Life Safety Code / Civil Defense requirements
• Review technical datasheets, compliance statements, catalogues, and certificates before submission.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain required technical documents and approvals.

• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, and Project teams for material selection and approval status.
• Address consultant comments and revise submittals accordingly.
• Maintain submittal logs and track approval status to avoid project delays.
• Support procurement team with technically approved materials and alternatives.

• Ensure all materials meet project BOQ, specifications, and authority approval requirements.
• Verify compatibility of materials with approved shop drawings and system requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for inspections and authority submissions.

• Assist project execution teams with technical clarifications related to approved materials.
• Support testing & commissioning teams with technical documents when required.
• Coordinate with site engineers for smooth implementation of approved materials.

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 3–6 years of experience in Fire Fighting systems.
• Experience in handling material submittals for Fire Fighting projects in UAE/GCC is preferred.
• Knowledge of Civil Defense approval procedures is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of Fire Fighting systems and components.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards and Fire & Life Safety regulations.
• Experience in preparing technical submittals and compliance documents.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and PDF/document management tools.