Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Egis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Fire Protection Engineer for our Saudi Arabia operations. The role focuses on reviewing fire protection and firefighting designs across concept to shop drawings to ensure compliance with Saudi Civil Defence codes and client standards.

You will verify system performance and the alignment of calculations with the project strategy. The candidate will bring a strong background in NFPA-based design, local regulatory knowledge, and a track record of project reviews in major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related discipline.
• NFPA CFPS certification; CWBSP certification.
• Minimum 10 years in fire protection design/technical review.
• Minimum 5–7 years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with knowledge of local Civil Defence requirements.
• Experience reviewing fire protection and alternative systems for code compliance and authority approval.

Responsibilities

• Review fire protection and firefighting design submissions at concept, schematic, detailed design and shop drawings.
• Review fire protection drawings, specifications, design calculations, equipment schedules, technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Review design and adequacy of systems including sprinkler, hydrant, pumps, water storage, foam, water mist, clean-agent, pre-action and deluge systems.
• Review system zoning, hydraulic demand, water supply, equipment arrangement and interface requirements.
• Verify that design calculations and equipment selections align with proposed fire protection strategy and requirements.

Skills

Fire protection design

Code compliance

Technical review

Saudi Civil Defence knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related

NFPA CFPS certification

CWBSP certification

Job description

About Us

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

About the Role

• Review fire protection and firefighting design submissions at concept, schematic, detailed design and Shop drawings.
• Review fire protection drawings, specifications, design calculations, equipment schedules, technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Review the design and adequacy of systems including:
  • Automatic sprinkler systems.
  • Fire hose reel systems.
  • Fire hydrant and wet/dry riser systems.
  • Fire pumps and associated pump rooms.
  • Fire water storage tanks and water-supply arrangements.
  • Foam-based fire suppression systems.
  • Water mist systems.
  • Clean-agent fire suppression systems.
  • Pre-action and deluge systems.
  • Kitchen hood suppression systems, where applicable.
  • Other special-hazard and alternative fire suppression systems.
• Review system zoning, hydraulic demand, water supply, equipment arrangement and system interface requirements.
• Verify that design calculations and equipment selections are consistent with the proposed fire protection strategy and applicable requirements.

What do we need from you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline.
• NFPA professional certification -CFPS and CWBSP.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in fire protection and firefighting system design and/or technical design review.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with strong knowledge of local Civil Defence requirements, applicable codes, standards, and approval processes.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing fire protection, firefighting, and alternative fire suppression system designs for code compliance and authority approval.

What's in it for you?

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