Fire Protection Systems Mechanical Engineer

KAYES Protection; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

KAYES Protection in Riyadh seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, install, and maintain firefighting systems, including sprinklers, fire pumps, alarms, and suppression systems.

You will develop drawings and specs per NFPA, SFPE, and Saudi Building Code, perform hydraulic calculations, select equipment, and oversee installation, testing, and commissioning. Collaboration with architects and engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5 years of experience with firefighting systems design, installation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, SFPE and Saudi Building Code.
• Proficiency in hydraulic calculations and related design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify firefighting systems (sprinklers, alarms, suppression, pumps, water supply).
• Develop drawings, schematics, and specs per local/international codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for water flow and pressure.
• Review vendor submittals and shop drawings for conformance.
• Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of systems.
• Conduct site inspections and propose upgrades or maintenance.
• Develop preventative maintenance programs for firefighting systems.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation on system performance and maintenance.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

KAYES Protection in Riyadh seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, install, and maintain firefighting systems, including sprinklers, fire pumps, alarms, and suppression systems.

You will develop drawings and specs per NFPA, SFPE, and Saudi Building Code, perform hydraulic calculations, select equipment, and oversee installation, testing, and commissioning. Collaboration with architects and engineers is essential.