Fire and Life Safety Engineer (FLS)

V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co. in Riyadh seeks a Fire and Life Safety Engineer with architectural review background to join our team.

You will perform occupancy load analyses and review layouts against SBC/NFPA standards, while developing FLS strategy reports in collaboration with other engineers. The role requires strong life safety knowledge across residential, commercial, stadiums and hotel sectors, plus SCE certification.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Fire Safety Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of Life Safety review experience.
• Knowledge of Fire Protection, Fire Alarm systems and related disciplines is an advantage.
• Must be SCE Certified (Professional or Consultant).
• Must have a valid and transferable Iqama (if non-Saudi).

Responsibilities

• Perform Occupancy load analysis, Fire Separation and Travel distance calculations.
• Independently review architectural layouts for SBC-201/801 code compliance.
• Ensure familiarity with SBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, IBC and FLS international standards.
• Prepare and review the FLS strategy report aligned with SBC FLS codes.
• Coordinate with Fire and Life Safety engineers to resolve FLS issues and report to the Manager.

Skills

Life safety engineering

Architectural review

SCE certification

Technical reporting

Education

BSc/MSc in Fire Safety Eng or Architectural/Mechanical Eng

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Fire and Life Safety Engineer (a life safety engineerthat has architectural review background experience) to join our team and work alongside our other specialist disciplines based in our Riyadh office. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Fire and Life Safety Engineer seeking a challenging role within a professional company with a specialized service offering.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Occupancy load analysis, Fire Separation, Travel distance calculations, define construction elements, fire access roads, etc.
• Independently review architectural layouts for compliance with SBC-201/801 codes.
• Ensure familiarity with SBC, NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, IBC, and FLS-related international standards.
• Prepare and review the FLS strategy report in line with the SBC FLS code.
• Coordinate and collaborate internally with Fire and Life Safety engineers to discuss, assist, and resolve the FLS issues, ensuring compliance with SBC FLS Codes.
• Lead tasks on projects and report to the Manager.

Requirements:

• A BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire Safety Engineering / Architectural Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of Life safety requirements for residential, commercial, stadiums, amusement parks, and hotel sectors.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Life Safety reviews. Knowledge of Fire Protection, Fire Alarm systems, and other disciplines is an advantage.
• Additionally, a Life Safety Engineer with architectural review background experience.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and various presentation software.
• Willingness to relocate, if required.
• Must be SCE Certified (Professional or Consultant).
• Must have a Valid and Transferable Iqama (if non-Saudi).