Summary:

The Fire Protection Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and delivering high-performance fire protection and firefighting systems for industrial, commercial, and oil & gas facilities across Saudi Arabia. This role is critical to ensuring the safety, compliance, and operational integrity of large-scale projects, requiring expertise in fire safety standards, technical design, and cross-functional coordination. The engineer will contribute to project success by delivering accurate, code-compliant designs while supporting execution through technical leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare fire protection system designs and engineering layouts

• Design sprinkler systems, fire water networks, fire pumps, hydrant systems, and firefighting systems

• Conduct hydraulic and engineering design calculations

• Develop technical submittals, material specifications, and project documentation

• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and international fire safety codes

• Coordinate with MEP teams, consultants, contractors, and project engineers

• Review project specifications and client requirements

• Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions during project execution

• Participate in engineering review meetings and project coordination activities

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and technical accuracy throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Proven experience in fire protection and firefighting system design

• NFPA 13 Certification is mandatory

• Strong knowledge of sprinkler systems and hydraulic calculations

• Familiarity with international fire protection standards and engineering practices

• Experience in oil & gas, industrial, or infrastructure projects is highly preferred

• ARAMCO project experience is considered an added advantage

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines efficiently

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with industrial fire protection and fire suppression systems

• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco engineering standards

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and fire protection design software

• Experience working on EPC or large-scale engineering projects

• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy

Required Design Engineer