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Fire Protection Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Added 5 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum requirements

· Minimum experience: 3-5 years in the design or execution of fire protection installations.

· Advanced knowledge of applicable regulations: RIPCI, RSCIEI, CTE (DB SI), UNE, NFPA.

· Proficiency in AutoCAD and hydraulic calculation tools (HASS, PipeNet, or equivalents).

· Ability to draft technical documentation and plans.

· Knowledge of hydraulics, basic electricity, and fire protection materials.

· Intermediate level of technical and conversational English, sufficient for communication with suppliers and review of international documentation.

Nice to have

· Proficiency in Revit MEP or BIM software oriented toward installations.

· Experience in the integration of physical security systems (intrusion, CCTV, access control).

· Knowledge of FM Global and other international insurance standards.

· Experience in technical site coordination and contractor supervision.

· Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, advanced Excel, etc.).

· Certifications or accreditations in fire protection or NFPA.

Education & certifications

· Technical or Higher Industrial Engineering, preferably in the Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic branches.

· Complementary training in Fire Protection, RIPCI / NFPA / FM Global regulations, or specialization courses in detection and suppression systems.

The role

What you'll do

· Design and develop fire protection system projects: automatic detection, alarm, sprinklers, BIES, hydrants, gas or foam suppression, among others.

· Prepare hydraulic and electrical calculations, dimensioning, and technical specifications for equipment and materials.

· Draft technical reports, specifications, budgets, and plans in accordance with regulations (RIPCI, RSCIEI, CTE, NFPA, UNE, FM Global).

· Review and validate plans and diagrams in AutoCAD or Revit MEP.

· Prepare technical and economic offers for fire protection systems, including estimates for materials, labor, and associated costs.

· Coordinate and supervise the installation and commissioning of fire protection systems, ensuring quality of execution and compliance with technical specifications.

· Prepare technical documentation for tenders, offers, and installation certifications.

· Provide technical assistance on-site, support to the maintenance team, and internal advisory on fire protection regulations and technological solutions.

Soft Skills

Responsibility, stability, commitment, good social and communication skills, positive vision, ability to work in a team, demonstrated capacity for complex transversal management in project formats or others.

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500
Website: tecdata.es

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Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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