Senior Fire Alarm Engineer

Egis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis in Riyadh seeks a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to lead the review of fire alarm and detection submissions for complex buildings. You will assess drawings, calculations, equipment schedules and interfaces with life-safety systems in line with NFPA 72 and Saudi Civil Defence requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics or Fire Protection Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with KSA submissions.

Qualifications

• NFPA 72 knowledge and life-safety systems expertise.
• Experience in technical review of fire alarm/detection systems.
• Familiarity with Saudi Civil Defence requirements and approval processes.
• Strong ability to review drawings, calculations, and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Review fire alarm and detection system submissions at design and construction stages.
• Review drawings, specs, design reports, calculations, equipment schedules, models, and other submissions.
• Review designs and applications of addressable, automatic, smoke/heat/flame and other detectors.
• Verify detector types, spacing, coverage, zoning and device locations against codes.
• Review fire alarm loop configurations, architecture, and power/battery requirements.
• Verify interfaces with fire protection and life-safety systems.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Fire alarm design review

Life-safety interfaces

Civil Defence liaison

Education

Electrical/Electronics or Fire Protection Eng (BSc/MSc)

Tools

CFPS certification

CFI-II certification

CFPE certification

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: Buildings
• Region: Middle East and South Asia
• Job Family: Technical Engineering

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group's operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis' long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers

Job Description

• Review fire alarm and detection system design submissions at various stages of design and during construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, design reports, calculations, equipment schedules, models and other technical submissions.
• Review the design and application of:
  • Addressable fire alarm systems.
  • Automatic fire detection systems.
  • Smoke, heat, flame and other specialist detection systems.
  • Aspirating smoke detection systems.
  • Beam detection systems.
  • Manual fire alarm and notification systems.
  • Emergency voice/alarm communication systems.
  • Fire alarm control and annunciation systems.
  • Firefighter communication systems, where applicable.
• Verify detector types, spacing, coverage, zoning and device locations against applicable code requirements.
• Review fire alarm loop configurations, system architecture, circuit arrangements and equipment selection.
• Review power supply, standby power and battery calculation requirements.
• Review audibility and visual notification requirements and associated calculations, where applicable.
• Review cause-and-effect matrices, input/output schedules and fire alarm system sequences of operation.
• Verify fire alarm interfaces with relevant fire and life safety systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in fire alarm and detection system design, engineering and/or technical design review.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), preferably involving authority/Civil Defence submissions and approvals.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and other applicable fire alarm and life safety requirements.
• Relevant NFPA certification, such as CFPS, CFI-II, CFPE.
• Demonstrated experience in the technical review of fire alarm and detection systems for complex buildings and developments.
• Experience reviewing fire alarm interfaces with fire protection, firefighting, smoke control and alternative fire suppression systems.
• Familiarity with local Civil Defence requirements and authority approval processes.

Additional Information

The role involves the technical review and compliance verification of fire alarm system designs, including drawings, design reports, calculations, specifications, models, material submittal, and associated documentation, against applicable fire codes, standards, and Saudi Civil Defence requirements.