Website slfe
Location
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Job Category
- Engineering & Technical
- Energy, Oil & Gas
- Construction & Real Estate
Job Overview
An engineering organization in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Protection Engineer with strong expertise in industrial and EPC fire protection engineering and design. The role is focused on developing, reviewing, and coordinating fire protection engineering deliverables for industrial projects.
The successful candidate will contribute to fire protection studies, engineering documentation, design drawings, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, fire-risk assessments, and fire-water-demand calculations. The position also involves multidisciplinary coordination and providing specialized technical guidance on fire protection engineering requirements.
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced professional seeking continued career growth and professional development within EPC and industrial engineering environments. Candidates with relevant professional certification and strong knowledge of applicable fire protection codes and standards are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Basis of Design documents and technical specifications for fire protection systems.
- Prepare fire protection equipment data sheets, layouts, and engineering drawings.
- Develop fire-hazard-area and fire-risk-area drawings, charts, and industrial fire-hazard layouts.
- Perform hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems.
- Prepare fire-water-demand calculations.
- Prepare and review fire protection studies, design drawings, and P&IDs.
- Organize and supervise engineering activities involving multidisciplinary professionals and specialized engineers.
- Provide expert technical advice on fire protection philosophies, engineering processes, and technical queries.
- Prepare and review fire-related engineering documents and Scopes of Work for specialized fire engineering assessments.
- Review MTOs and vendor documentation.
- Resolve specialized fire protection engineering issues using recognized engineering principles, codes, and standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be registered and classified with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) as a Fire Protection Engineer.
- PE Certification is preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Fire Protection Engineer.
- Experience within EPC companies, GESI/engineering consultancies, or trade building/industrial fire protection environments.
- Strong experience in fire protection studies, engineering design drawings, and P&IDs.
- Expertise in hydraulic calculations, fire-risk-area calculations, and fire-water-demand calculations.
- Strong knowledge of applicable fire protection principles, codes, and standards.
- Experience with MTO review and vendor-document review.
- Ability to prepare Scopes of Work and technical papers.
- Excellent English-speaking and technical writing skills.
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination, technical problem-solving, and communication skills.
Software & Technical Skills
Working knowledge of industry-standard engineering software and systems, including:
- STAAD Pro
- CAESAR II
- MicroStation
- CADD
- ETAP
- BEASY
- Primavera
- SAP Systems
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Salary and compensation details have not been provided for this position.
The role offers an opportunity for continued career growth and professional development within EPC and industrial fire protection engineering. The position provides exposure to specialized fire protection studies, hydraulic calculations, engineering design, multidisciplinary coordination, vendor documentation, and technical problem-solving.
Professional certification, technical training, and continued upskilling in applicable fire protection codes, standards, engineering practices, and industry software can further support long-term career progression.
Application Process
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