Fire Safety Engineer

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways. 
 
Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you! 
 

What we offer 
 

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential. Management actively supports the development of its people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open. 
• We offer a competitive salary package including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, health insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more. 
• Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget! ** 
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2-3 days per week), on-site or on the go. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans. 
• Holidays: 20 legal days + 12 compensatory leave days (for a full-time work schedule). You can also buy 5 extra days for even more relaxation. 
• To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more.

 
Your Mission
As Fire Safety Engineer in our newly established UK-focused TRACTEBEL entity, you will contribute to our mission by managing fire safety engineering activities for projects like Hinkley Point C, one of the world’s largest nuclear construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, fire experts, and clients to deliver effective and compliant fire safety solutions, aligning with TRACTEBEL’s role as a key player in the UK's nuclear industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You participate in feasibility, design, and modification studies for fire, explosion, and flooding protection installations.
• You conduct audits and diagnostics of fire safety systems, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• You perform calculations and simulations for fire, explosion, and flooding scenarios with support from senior engineers.
• You carry out risk analysis and recommend pragmatic solutions to meet project and client objectives.
• You validate coherence between required and existing protection systems.
• You integrate requirements from codes, standards, and project safety reports.
• You conduct on-site inspections and recommend safety adaptations.
• You manage procurement activities, including technical specification drafting, tender processes, and contract closure.

 
We Would Love to Hear from People with

• A Master’s degree in engineering, ideally in Mechanical, Fire Safety, or Nuclear Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience as a fire safety engineer.
• Proficiency in fire safety and/or fluid mechanics modeling software (e.g., Magic, Sylvia, FDS/Pyrosim).
• Strong English language skills (French knowledge is an asset).
• Eligibility or possession of BPSS level clearance.
• Solid computer and data processing skills.
• Competency in drafting technical reports and papers.

 
Who You Are 

• You are convincing, creative, and customer-focused.
• You have strong communication skills, reporting efficiently in an open and honest way.
• You prioritize quality of work.
• You are well-organized and able to set priorities.
• You demonstrate leadership skills and enjoy teamwork.
• You are flexible and able to adapt work methods to different project contexts.
• You uphold strong ethics and align with TRACTEBEL’s values in all interactions 

 
Who we are  
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation! Therefore, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace. Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here! 
 
As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.   
 
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