Senior Fire Alarm Engineer Egis Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Engineering
Safety Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Reference/: -1d9f-49f0-85f3-42771dc42267
Job Description / Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:- 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, and firefighter communication systems.
- 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.
- 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.
Required:
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Relevant NFPA certification, such as CFPS, CFI-II, CFPE.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 72 and other applicable fire alarm and life safety requirements.
- Familiarity with local Civil Defence requirements and authority approval processes.
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
Nationality: Any Nationality
About the Company:
French headquartered international group working in construction engineering, mobility services, and operations. Egis provides consulting, design, project management, and asset operation across transport, buildings, water, energy, and urban development, and operates airports and road infrastructure in several countries. Its Gulf offices work on metro systems, highways, airports, stadiums, and master planned developments.
Department /
Functional Area:
Design and Engineering
Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)
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