Fire Fighting & Plumbing Engineer

Candu Energy; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Fire Fighting & Plumbing Engineer to oversee design review, site supervision, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fire protection and plumbing systems across major building projects in the region.

You will coordinate with architects, MEPF engineers, and stakeholders, review submittals, and ensure compliance with local regulations and health and safety requirements. 8+ years' experience in the Middle East is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or building services; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in Fire Fighting and Plumbing engineering with relevant project experience.
• Experience in the Middle East/GCC markets and large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Design review and technical coordination across disciplines.
• Site supervision, inspection, testing, and commissioning of fire and plumbing systems.
• Documentation, approvals, and handover support.

Skills

Fire protection design

Plumbing engineering

Site supervision

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Building Services

Master's in Mechanical/Fire Protection (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Fire Fighting & Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for the design review, site supervision, inspection, testing, commissioning, and delivery of fire protection and plumbing systems across a wide range of building and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all Fire Fighting and Plumbing works are executed in compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, local authority regulations, international standards, and health and safety requirements. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality and compliant mechanical systems including fire suppression networks, fire pumps, sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, water supply networks, drainage systems, sewage treatment interfaces, and plumbing infrastructure.

Your role

Design Review & Technical Coordination

• Review Fire Fighting and Plumbing designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings for compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and utility providers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Review shop drawings, technical submittals, material approvals, and method statements.
• Identify design conflicts and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Support value engineering initiatives and design optimization efforts.

Site Supervision & Inspection

• Inspect installation works related to fire protection and plumbing systems to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Monitor contractor performance and construction progress.
• Verify material installations and workmanship quality.
• Conduct routine site inspections and prepare inspection reports and non-conformance reports where required.
• Ensure construction activities meet project quality standards and schedule requirements.

Testing & Commissioning

• Witness testing and commissioning activities for fire fighting and plumbing systems.
• Review commissioning procedures, test reports, and system performance documentation.
• Verify functionality of fire pumps, sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels, water supply systems, drainage systems, and related equipment.
• Ensure systems are commissioned in accordance with project requirements and authority regulations.
• Support handover and project closeout activities.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Respond to RFIs and site technical queries.
• Provide engineering recommendations and technical support during project execution.
• Assist project management teams in resolving technical and construction-related issues.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review and maintain project documentation including inspection records, technical reports, as-built drawings, and testing records.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, local authority requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Support authority inspections and approval processes.
• Assist in preparation of final handover documentation.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote and enforce compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Monitor safe installation and testing practices on site.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems and project procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best engineering practices.
• Maintain AtkinsRéalis standards for safety, quality, and technical excellence.

About you

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or relevant field preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Fire Fighting and Plumbing engineering within engineering consultancy, PMC, contractor, or developer organizations.
• Proven experience in the supervision, inspection, design review, testing, and commissioning of Fire Fighting and Plumbing systems for commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, industrial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience delivering projects within the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, or other GCC markets.
• Experience working on large-scale developments, high-rise buildings, airports, hospitals, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor interfaces.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribu