Minhaj A

Fire Engineer

Design Confidence (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) • Tiempo completo

Feb 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

1. Review of architectural and firefighting plans in accordance with the applicable NFPA codes, UAE Fire Code, and SBC 201 & 801. 2. Preparation of comprehensive fire & life safety strategies, reports, and design compliance assessments for a variety of projects. 3. Facilitate communication with project teams to address any design conflicts or adjustments needed for FLS systems. 4. Use necessary architectural and design software such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam to prepare fire & life safety drawings. 5. Work closely with architecture, mechanical and electrical design teams to ensure FLS systems are properly integrated with other building systems. 6. Liaise with the client, project management team, contractors, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), such as the Civil Defense, to secure necessary permits, approvals, and final inspections.

Fire Safety Engineer

SEM Engineers (Karachi, Pakistan) • Tiempo completo

Feb 2022 - Jan 2025 • 2 yrs 11 mos

1. Led a multidisciplinary team of 4 members (1 trainee engineer and 3 draftsmen) in fire protection system design. 2. Designed fire safety engineering solutions in accordance with local building codes and international standards such as NFPA, IBC, IFC, ASHRAE, and BSI. 3. Prepared comprehensive fire strategy reports supported by engineering calculations and code analysis. 4. Analyzed buildings for life safety, performed egress calculations under NFPA-101, and prepared comprehensive technical reports. 5. Performed design calculations, including but not limited to hydraulic calculations, occupant evacuation, and smoke control for various projects (e.g., English Biscuit Manufacturers, Tripack Films Ltd., Emaar Park Edge). 6. Collaborated with architects and contractors to integrate fire protection systems into building plans. 7. Increased safety standards through monthly fire system inspection at the Regent Plaza Hotel. 8. Executed CFD-based smoke management simulations for an underground car park to evaluate tenability criteria. 9. Completed testing and commissioning of fire pumps for various projects.