Senior ELV/ICT/AV Systems Lead, Fire & Life Safety

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Riyadh is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead ELV/ICT/AV and Fire & Life Safety fit-outs on large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. You will supervise installations, review drawings, conduct on-site inspections, and ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code and NFPA standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience, with strong leadership, coordination across base-build and contractor teams, and a track record of successful handovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering with substantial fit-out and systems integration background.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience supervising and managing ELV, ICT, AV, and Fire & Life Safety system installations on large-scale projects.
• Proven expertise in structured cabling, fiber optics, CCTV, access control, public address, and data network systems.
• Demonstrated experience with fire alarm, voice evacuation, and emergency communication system design and installation.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Building Code, NFPA standards (NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101), and relevant ICT standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing and approving technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, cause-and-effect matrices, and system integration diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with equipment room design, rack layouts, cable management, and power distribution systems.
• Proven track record in coordinating interfaces between base-build and fit-out systems, with experience resolving technical conflicts.
• Demonstrated competency in integrated testing, commissioning, and system handover procedures.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with ability to supervise and guide technical teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ELV/ICT/AV/Fire & Life Safety fit-outs to project specs.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations.
• Conduct on-site inspections and QA audits of ELV/ICT systems.
• Coordinate interfaces between base-build and fit-out systems.
• Lead coordination meetings with vendors to ensure integration.
• Oversee system handover and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical Eng

ELV Systems

ICT Systems

Fire & Life Safety

Structured cabling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM software

Project management software

Job description

AECOM in Riyadh is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead ELV/ICT/AV and Fire & Life Safety fit-outs on large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. You will supervise installations, review drawings, conduct on-site inspections, and ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code and NFPA standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience, with strong leadership, coordination across base-build and contractor teams, and a track record of successful handovers.