Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fire Specialist

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire protection systems. This pivotal role involves designing and evaluating fire safety systems for various projects, including educational and commercial facilities. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience and a strong command of NFPA codes, ensuring compliance and safety in all designs. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of critical projects in a culturally diverse environment. If you're passionate about fire safety and engineering excellence, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fire safety design and fire protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor engineering activities and project deliverables for quality and cost.
• Review and approve fire system designs and construction documents.

Skills

Fire Protection System Design

Hydraulic Calculations

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor in Fire Safety/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industry Standard Software for Hydraulic Calculations

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fire Specialist

Requisition ID: 282903

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Jubail

Job Summary:

In this role, experience in designing fire protection systems including automatic sprinkler and clean agent systems for educational, residential, commercial, industrial, power substation, Telecom, and health care projects is required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the engineering activity and overall project deliverables in terms of quality, cost, and time, and takes responsibility for own document deliverables for the project.
• Responsible for reviewing and/or approving fire system design concepts, technical drawings, technical calculations, and other relevant documents to support project stage deliverables from concept design up to project closeout.
• Review and approval of construction documents and fire system specifications for various commercial, residential, industrial, power substation, Telecom, and health care projects.
• Coordinates internal and external engineering activities and the interdisciplinary interfaces in close coordination with the discipline engineers and/or contractors.
• Identify gaps, provide analysis, and develop options on impact to closing any project engineering requirements.
• Coordinate and review engineering development, either in-house or external, to ensure clarity of scope of work and alignment of specifications and deliverables with engineering requirements.
• Conduct building fire protection, code, and life safety evaluations for new and existing facilities.
• Evaluate, plan, and specify special hazard suppression systems.
• Assist with on-site observations during construction and coordinate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers under the direction of Chief/Lead Mechanical Engineer.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor in fire safety/mechanical engineering or related subject with minimum 10 years of related experience in the field of fire safety design.
• The candidate should have strong working experience in designing fire protection systems including automatic sprinkler and clean agent systems for educational, residential, commercial, industrial, power substation, Telecom, and health care projects.
• The candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience in application and interpretation of the following codes & standards:
• NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, & 25 (National Fire Protection Association).
• IMC (International Mechanical Codes).
• IBC (International Building Codes).
• IFC (International Fire Codes).
• Experience with hydraulic calculation using industry standard software and programs.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provide support to the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Ability to mentor young engineers.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Certified fire protection specialist (CFPS) credential from NFPA is preferred.
• Knowledge of Saudi Building Code SBC 801.
• Understanding of international industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria.
• Participates in quality reviews of projects, in accordance with engineering procedures and instructions, and assists supervisor in quality reviews.
• Experience in GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Self-motivated individual with good leadership skills, experience, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to work within an integrated team and capable of planning and delivering in challenging situations.