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Principal Fire Protection Engineer; Certified NFPA & Registered PE

Job in Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Listing for: KBR, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Process Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 300000 - 400000 SAR Yearly SAR 300000.00 400000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA & Registered PE)

Title:

Principal Fire Protection Engineer (Certified NFPA & Registered PE)

Overall Summary Technical Advisor Fire Protection, Fire & Gas detection, Process Safety studies with experience in the design of Fire Protection system, Fire & Gas detection system, Process Safety Studies, utilities and offsite facilities at the conceptual, FEED, or detailed design stage of medium to large size projects. Knowledge of process safety & Fire engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures.

Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering companies for design of upstream oil and gas plant facilities and petrochemical facilities.
  • Develop fire water basis of design report, fire water and foam water demand calculations.
  • Prepare P&IDs for fire water network, foam water system, fire water pumps & tanks and fire water coverage layouts, fire hazardous area layouts, electrical area classification layouts, fire risk area drawings, fire protection equipment data sheets & specifications, safety equipment data sheets & specifications and fire hazardous equipment schedule.
  • Perform steady state hydraulic calculations & transient analysis for fire water network, foam water system and water spray system.
  • Prepare fire & gas philosophy, fire & gas detection layouts, block diagram, cause and effect diagrams and 3-D mapping studies.
  • Prepare emergency escape routes, safety sign layouts, safety shower layouts and safety equipment layouts (SCBA, SABA, windsocks, extinguishers).
  • Prepare third party scope of works such as EIA, PHA, etc., technical bid evaluations, review vendor non-material requisitions.
  • Participate and review reports for safety studies like PrHA, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, BRA, QRA, consequences modeling and prepare actions close outs.
  • Prepare MTO’s and construction scope of work documents.
  • Attend 3D model reviews.
  • Develop process safety discipline budgets and review proposals with estimate manhours.
Key Interactions
  • Project Management
  • Discipline Managers
  • Team Leader
  • Client
Qualifications & Years of Experience
  • Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
Key Skills & Technical Competencies
  • Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, P&/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, safety devices.
  • Experience in hydraulics software (e.g. Pipenet, Elite).
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities to work both within a team and independently.
  • Handle work group leader activities.
  • Familiarity with the International Fire Code, NFPA Standards, Saudi Aramco engineering standards and procedures, and Saudi Building Code.
  • Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule.
  • Must be proficient in English, oral and written.
  • Excellent technical presentation skills required.
Preferred Registrations / Certifications
  • Professional Engineer (P.E)
  • CFPS
  • HAZOP
  • Functional safety and SCE.
  • Certified NFPA & Registered PE.
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