What's the role?
Engineering Judgment Engineer is responsible for preparing Engineering Judgement Drawings using AutoCAD software after referring to several UL and Intertek Standards. The Engineering Judgement Engineer must ensure to provide the most technically appropriate and engineered solution for Firestop without compromising on fire safety aspect.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.
What does the role involve?
Prepare accurate Engineering Judgement sketches with technical details referring to the relevant UL and Intertek Certificates. The Engineer must have a basic knowledge about the construction applications especially with respect to MEP, Civil, Drywall/Gypsum Wall applications, basic Facade Details to help her/him understand the details of UL/Intertek with minute accuracy, that will enable her/him to make Firestop Codes/Standards compliant judgements.
Engineering Judgement Analysis
- Support FPC Team and Engineering Specification Consultants in Firestop Tested systems and Engineering Judgements
- With an assessment of the most appropriate and combination of UL documents/Intertek Documents after a site survey has been conducted by HAFSC, FPC.
- In answering queries related to tested system in conjunction with inputs from Firestop Product Manager
- Coordinating with Global Engineering Judgement teams for approval to specific unique cases, which need expert advice based on internal testing and empirical assessments.
- Making accurate and compliant judgement and for specific firestop applications based on Market Reach requirements which exceed the standard criteria in the certificates.
- Search through UL Library with more than 5000 UL Certificates and utilise the most appropriate certificates to create Engineering Judgements.
- Preparation of rough sketches with detailed technical points for the application and guiding the AutoCAD Operator for preparation of EJs.
- Utilise details mentioned in UL Certificates to cross-check the AutoCAD drawings, make necessary changes and create the final EJ document.
- Ensure proper documentation and explanation for each individual EJ
- Professionally record your hours spent on the project and update them for all cases.
- Ensure business conversion data is tracked through SFDC.
- Establish excellent working relationships with fellow members of the Fires Protection CC and functional counterparts in HNA-EJ Team, Kaufering EJ Team and Region A2
- Actively learn and maintain Hilti Standards for highest quality and compliance of EJs even under extreme demands for modification to suit jobsite needs, which might not be compliant per UL/Intertek Standards. Actively provide input and serve as a sparring partner for colleagues tasked with further developing our EJ services.
- Provide extensive trainings on Tested Systems to Internal and External customers in MOIN and A2.
- Full compliant EJ Engineer – non compromised EJ Solution per ASTM Standards and EN Standards.
- Ensure a business sense to the Engineering Judgements provided to Account Managers and FPCs.
- We are a multinational company
- We are certified a great place to work
- We are ranked number 12th globally as the best employer worldwide
What do we offer?
Your responsibilities will be great and, with them, we’ll give you the freedom and autonomy to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results.
We’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.
We have a very thorough people review process which enables your career progression as soon as you’re ready for the next challenge.
What you need is:
- Min. 1-3 years of experience, preferably in Firestop Applications or Specifications
- Engineering Degree in structural / civil engineering / mechanical / electrical
- Basic to Medium Competence in AutoCAD 2D
- Extremely fluent in English
- Knowledge of Firestop NBC, IS, IBC and NFPA Codes
- Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Revit
- Structural / Piping / MEP/ Civil engineering background
- Good understanding of Firestop Application as per ASTM/UL/Intertek
- Good understanding of MEP/Interiors/Concrete Structures applications
- Understanding the correlation between the relevance of compliant Engineering Judgement in elevation and creation of Highest Hilti differentiation in Firestop Market
Why should you apply?
We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. So, if you’ve never worked in construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork, ability and competitive drive, no matter what your background.
