Firefighting Design Engineer

confidential; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Firefighting Engineer to design and implement fire protection systems and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves collaborating with project teams, conducting risk assessments, and providing training on fire safety practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire safety engineering and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in fire safety engineering software and tools.
• Strong project management skills.
• Adaptability to changing regulations and technologies.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience in a similar role within the architecture or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of local fire codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire protection systems including sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishing systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and fire safety audits to identify potential hazards.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to fire safety engineering.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on fire safety practices and emergency procedures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate fire safety equipment and materials.
• Monitor installation and maintenance of fire protection systems to ensure effectiveness.
• Stay updated on the latest fire safety technologies and regulations.
• Assist in the investigation of fire incidents to determine causes and recommend improvements.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.

Skills

Proficient in fire protection engineering principles

Strong understanding of building codes and fire safety regulations

Experience with fire modeling and risk assessment tools

Ability to design fire alarm and suppression systems

Knowledge of HVAC systems and their impact on fire safety

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Effective communication skills for technical documentation

Ability to conduct training sessions on fire safety

Job description

The Firefighting Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and protection of buildings and structures against fire hazards. This position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining fire protection systems in accordance with local regulations and international standards. The Firefighting Engineer will work closely with architects, contractors, and other engineers to develop effective fire safety solutions that meet the specific needs of each project.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop fire protection systems including sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishing systems.
2. Conduct risk assessments and fire safety audits to identify potential hazards.
3. Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
4. Prepare technical documentation and reports related to fire safety engineering.
5. Provide training and guidance to staff on fire safety practices and emergency procedures.
6. Evaluate and select appropriate fire safety equipment and materials.
7. Monitor installation and maintenance of fire protection systems to ensure effectiveness.
8. Stay updated on the latest fire safety technologies and regulations.
9. Assist in the investigation of fire incidents to determine causes and recommend improvements.
10. Participate in emergency response planning and drills.

Preferred Candidate:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
3. Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and compliance.
4. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
5. Proficiency in fire safety engineering software and tools.
6. Strong project management skills.
7. Adaptability to changing regulations and technologies.
8. Commitment to continuous professional development.
9. Experience in a similar role within the architecture or engineering sectors.
10. Knowledge of local fire codes and standards.

Skills

• Proficient in fire protection engineering principles.
• Strong understanding of building codes and fire safety regulations.
• Experience with fire modeling and risk assessment tools.
• Ability to design fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and their impact on fire safety.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for technical documentation.
• Ability to conduct training sessions on fire safety.