Fire Safety Engineer

About the role

Eram Talent is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer for a full-time position in Thuwal. The engineer delivers technical fire and life safety engineering activities under the direction of the Fire Safety Engineering Lead, supporting a delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) governance framework. The role covers technical reviews, field assessments, inspections, compliance verification, fire risk assessments and technical investigations, and prepares technical recommendations for review and approval by the Lead, Fire Safety Engineer and the Health and Safety Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct fire and life safety engineering reviews, inspections, assessments and field verifications.
• Review new construction, renovations, fire protection systems and high-hazard facilities.
• Carry out fire risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), Saudi Civil Defense, NFPA, IFC and applicable fire safety requirements.
• Support inspection, testing, maintenance, commissioning and verification of fire protection systems.
• Review systems such as fire alarms, water-based and special suppression, smoke control, passive fire protection, fire doors, barriers and means of egress.
• Investigate fire incidents, system failures, unwanted alarms and other fire and life safety issues.
• Coordinate with projects, facilities, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Systems, Fire Prevention or Fire & Life Safety Compliance.
• Experience in fire protection system inspections, testing, commissioning and compliance.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, designs, specifications and inspection documentation.
• International fire safety certifications such as CFPS, CFPE, NICET, IFE or equivalent are preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of SBC, NFPA, IFC and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.
• Fire protection system inspection, testing and commissioning.