Senior Fire Protection Engineer Egis Mechanical Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Engineering
Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Safety Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Title: Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Job Reference/: 8f53f72d-3f52-47d4-a244-60ea88ce2bfc
Job Description / Role:
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.
Key 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 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, and 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.
Experience
Required:
- 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.
Education
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline. NFPA professional certification - CFPS and CWBSP.
Skills Required:
- 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
- Pre-action and deluge systems
- Special-hazard and alternative fire suppression systems
- Local Civil Defence requirements
- Applicable fire codes and standards
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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