Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Overview

Apply for Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Idom in الرياض, S01, SA. This full-time on-site position offers great opportunities for career growth. City:
Riyadh. Req . We are looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to be integrated into the Industry & Energy Division with experience in Engineering Design roles. Mandatory experience in industrial projects and a perspective from Engineering/Design is required. The position requires strong technical leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, and the ability to interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

• Lead fire safety engineering activities across all project lifecycle phases (concept, design and detail).
• Develop and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Define fire protection and detection system requirements and ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for water base system.
• Strong understanding of major international standards and local normative such as SBC, SAF NFPA (e.g., NFPA 13, 14, 20, 72, 30, 850), International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC) and EN standards related to fire safety PFDs and P&IDs definition.
• Develop Fire Equipment Technical Specifications and data sheets (Pumps, storage tanks, nozzles, hydrants, …).
• Familiar with 3D model environment (Navis).
• Support business growth in various functions.

• BSc or MSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection and Life Safety from a recognized university.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience in industrial projects, mandatory to be from Engineering/Design perspective.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) is a plus.
• Knowledge of design software such as AFT Fathom, AutoCAD, etc.
• Advanced level of English and Arabic. Preferable native level of Arabic.
• Basic knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Transferable Iqama in case of non‑Saudi.
• Based in Riyadh with willingness to conduct business trips.
• Valid SCE membership. Classification matching years of work experience.
• Willingness to conduct business trips and to work in a multinational environment firm.

• Minimum "Professional Engineer" level in Saudi Council of Engineers.
• IELTS score of 5.5+ or equivalent would be a plus.
• Willingness to travel both within the Kingdom and abroad is a plus.