Fire Safety Engineer
We are seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join our team. The Fire Safety Engineer is responsible for delivering technical fire and life safety engineering activities under the direction of the Fire Safety Engineering Lead. The role supports
delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) governance framework by conducting technical reviews,
field assessments, inspections, compliance verification, fire risk assessments, and technical investigations
within approved procedures and delegated authorities. The role prepares technical
recommendations for review and approval through the Lead, Fire Safety Engineer and the Health and
Safety Manager, as applicable. The Fire Safety Engineer also supports compliance with Saudi Civil Defense
requirements, Saudi Building Code (SBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Fire
Code (IFC), and requirements by maintaining audit-ready evidence, verifying fire protection system
performance, supporting Civil Defense-related documentation and inspections where applicable, and
escalating significant fire and life safety risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct fire and life safety engineering reviews, inspections, assessments, and field verifications.
- Review new construction, renovations, fire protection systems, and high-hazard facilities.
- Conduct fire risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), Saudi Civil Defense, NFPA, IFC, and applicable fire safety requirements.
- Support inspection, testing, maintenance, commissioning, and verification of fire protection systems.
- Review systems including fire alarms, water-based and special suppression, smoke control, passive fire protection, fire doors, barriers, and means of egress.
- Investigate fire incidents, system failures, unwanted alarms, and other fire and life safety issues.
- Coordinate with projects, facilities, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Systems, Fire Prevention, or Fire & Life Safety Compliance.
Strong knowledge of SBC, NFPA, IFC, and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.
Experience in fire protection system inspections, testing, commissioning, and compliance.
Experience reviewing technical drawings, designs, specifications, and inspection documentation.
International fire safety certifications such as CFPS, CFPE, NICET, IFE, or equivalent are preferred.
Valid driver's license required.