20 Sprinkler Systems jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company Description

Fire Delta Safety & Security Equipment Co. Ltd.
is a dynamic and reputable company dedicated to providing top-notch fire and security solutions. With a strong commitment to quality and reliability, we engineer innovative, effective, and dependable systems to safeguard lives and property.

Job Summary

A Fire Protection Project Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of fire protection systems for various projects. This role involves conducting fire risk assessments, developing fire protection plans, and overseeing the installation and commissioning of fire safety equipment. The engineer will work closely with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Design fire protection systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, smoke detection, and evacuation plans.
• Prepare detailed project plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable fire safety codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare project documentation and reports.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams.
• Conduct site inspections and fire safety audits.
• Stay updated on the latest fire protection technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of fire science, fire dynamics, and fire protection systems.
• Proficiency in fire protection design software and tools.
• Knowledge of relevant fire safety codes and standards (NFPA, local building codes).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills

• Experience in fire protection system design and installation.
• Knowledge of building construction
• Project management skills.

Job Purpose

• The Lead Fire Protection Engineer will lead fire safety design, risk assessments, emergency response planning, and implementation of fire protection systems to safeguard personnel, assets, and operations at SAMI Aerospace Mechanics facility, ensuring full compliance with company standards including HCIS SAF directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain fire protection engineering designs and standards aligned with applicable codes, regulations, company policies, and HCIS SAF directives.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits to identify and mitigate fire hazards.
• Lead the selection, design, and installation oversight of fire detection, alarm, suppression, and extinguishing systems.
• Lead the emergency response team to develop and update fire emergency response plans and drills.
• Investigate fire incidents, recommend corrective actions, and support root cause analysis efforts.
• Provide technical fire safety expertise and training to employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with national and international fire safety codes (e.g., NFPA, OSHA), and corporate HCIS SAF directives.
• Support facility design and modification projects with fire protection input.
• Coordinate with external fire safety agencies and emergency services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 -10 years of experience in fire protection engineering, preferably within industrial or process facilities.
• Professional certifications such as CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist), PE (Professional Engineer), or NFPA certificates.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with HCIS SAF directives related to fire safety and emergency response.
• Deep knowledge of fire protection systems, codes, and standards (NFPA, IFC, OSHA).
• Proven experience in fire risk assessment, system design, and emergency response planning.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external agencies.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Fire Protection Engineer located in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah. The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for designing, evaluating, and implementing fire protection and life safety systems. Daily tasks include conducting fire risk assessments, developing fire safety plans, inspecting sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the proper functioning of fire suppression systems. The role requires effective communication with team members and clients to ensure the highest level of safety and adherence to regulations.

Engineering Qualification

• 3- 5 Years of Experience in the lead installation of Fire Protection projects
• FireFighting
• Fire Alarm
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Fire Protection Engineering (minimum requirement to be recognized by most clients and Civil Defense authorities).
• It is preferred to have a resident transferable, and driving license

Specialty

• Sound knowledge on fire engineering plans review.
• Sound knowledge on relative codes and standards such as SBC (Especially 201 & 801), IBC, IFC, HCIS and NFPA standards.

Education Degree
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural engineering disciplines.
Technical Knowledge
Lead the design review phase, ensuring that all fire protection and life safety systems are compliant with applicable regulations and witness of testing various fire suppression and detection systems, ensuring code compliance
Experience
Minimum 08 to 12 years' experience in relevant Position.
Primary Functions

• Interpret and enforce local, national, and international fire/life safety codes (e.g., NFPA, SBC, IBC, IFC, FM).
• Provide expert technical support to other engineers, architects, and contractors to strengthen fire protection within blueprints. They create plans for fire detection tools, such as extinguishers, alarm systems sprinklers, fire pumps, and more. Their work also helps designers evaluate a building's lifetime safety. The construction plans that fire protection engineers put in place guarantee needed protection measures are present
• Reviewing project FLS documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, to ensure they align with AHJ requirements, code compliance.
• Ensure means of egress, fire ratings, occupancy classifications, and systems (e.g., sprinklers, alarms) meet applicable regulations.
• Conduct technical reviews of fire protection and life safety plans.
• Approve or recommend modifications to submitted designs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and departments (e.g., structural, electrical, civil) for integrated review.
• Investigating fire incidents, determining root causes, and providing technical expertise to prevent future occurrences.
• Develop and implement fire safety protocols, procedures, and ERP.
• Contributing to architectural and urban planning processes to integrate fire safety measures into new developments and historical preservation efforts.Perform on-site inspections during construction phases to ensure installation aligns with approved designs.
• Witness system testing and commissioning (e.g., fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke control).
• Identify and document deficiencies or violations, issue correction notices
• Investigating deficiencies in buildings and construction sites that could potentially cause fires in the future. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for determining the causes of recent fires to uncover how they could have been prevented. This variety of tasks ensures that the role is dynamic and offers opportunities for growth and development.
• Prepare and write reports that outline specific fire prevention topics and procedures. They review the work performed and provide written updates to key stakeholders.
• Incorporating fire safety procedures into designs – such as sprinkler systems, emergency exits, and fire alarms – to minimize the risk of injury and loss of life in the event of a fire, taking into account both the structural integrity of the building and human behavior
• Analyses existing protection measures and designs up-to-date fire protection systems
• Conducts fire risks and develops appropriate safeguards.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of fire and life safety (FLS) strategies by evaluating FLS Basis of Design Reports and Concept Design Reports, analyzing compliance for projects, and examining FLS Technical Design Drawings and Reports.
• Conduct site inspections for Certificate of Completion (COC) issuance at completion stages and confirm the Building Completion Certificate (BCC) after final site visits.
• Prepare operational and project progress reports

Technical Expertise

• MUST – certified fire protection specialist (CFPS) certification or Equivalent.

Business Requirements
*Fluent English and local language skills *

Specialty:

• Sound knowledge on fire engineering plans review.
• Sound knowledge on relative codes and standards such as SBC (Especially 201 & 801), IBC, IFC, HCIS and NFPA standards.

Education Degree:

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural engineering disciplines.

Technical knowledge:

Lead the design review phase, ensuring that all fire protection and life safety systems are compliant with applicable regulations and witness of testing various fire suppression and detection systems, ensuring code compliance

Experience:

Minimum 08 to 12 years' experience in relevant Position.

Primary Functions:

• Interpret and enforce local, national, and international fire/life safety codes (e.g., NFPA, SBC, IBC, IFC, FM).
• Provide expert technical support to other engineers, architects, and contractors to strengthen fire protection within blueprints. They create plans for fire detection tools, such as extinguishers, alarm systems sprinklers, fire pumps, and more. Their work also helps designers evaluate a building's lifetime safety. The construction plans that fire protection engineers put in place guarantee needed protection measures are present
• Reviewing project FLS documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, to ensure they align with AHJ requirements, code compliance.
• Ensure means of egress, fire ratings, occupancy classifications, and systems (e.g., sprinklers, alarms) meet applicable regulations.
• Conduct technical reviews of fire protection and life safety plans.
• Approve or recommend modifications to submitted designs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and departments (e.g., structural, electrical, civil) for integrated review.
• Investigating fire incidents, determining root causes, and providing technical expertise to prevent future occurrences.
• Develop and implement fire safety protocols, procedures, and ERP.
• Contributing to architectural and urban planning processes to integrate fire safety measures into new developments and historical preservation efforts.

Perform on-site inspections during construction phases to ensure installation aligns with approved designs.

• Witness system testing and commissioning (e.g., fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke control).
• Identify and document deficiencies or violations, issue correction notices
• In

vestigating deficiencies in buildings and construction sites that could potentially cause fires in the future. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for determining the causes of recent fires to uncover how they could have been prevented. This variety of tasks ensures that the role is dynamic and offers opportunities for growth and development.
- Prepare and write reports that outline specific fire prevention topics and procedures. They review the work performed and provide written updates to key stakeholders.
- Incorporating fire safety procedures into designs – such as sprinkler systems, emergency exits, and fire alarms – to minimize the risk of injury and loss of life in the event of a fire, taking into account both the structural integrity of the building and human behavior
- Analyses existing protection measures and designs up-to-date fire protection systems
- Conducts fire risks and develops appropriate safeguards.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of fire and life safety (FLS) strategies by evaluating FLS Basis of Design Reports and Concept Design Reports, analyzing compliance for projects, and examining FLS Technical Design Drawings and Reports.
- Conduct site inspections for Certificate of Completion (COC) issuance at completion stages and confirm the Building Completion Certificate (BCC) after final site visits.
- Prepare operational and project progress reports

Technical Expertise:

***MUST – certified fire protection specialist (CFPS) certification or Equivalent.

Business Requirements:

Fluent English and local language skills

Specialty:

1- Sound knowledge on fire engineering & life safety inspection and audit.

2- Sound knowledge on relative codes and standards such as SBC (Especially 201 & 801), IBC, IFC, HCIS and NFPA standards.

Education Degree:

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural engineering disciplines.

Technical knowledge:

Conducting inspections, enforcing fire safety codes, and ensuring compliance with fire prevention regulations, ensuring that all fire protection and life safety systems are compliant with applicable regulations.

Experience:

Minimum 07 to 10 years' experience in relevant Position.

Primary Functions:

• Analyses existing protection measures and designs up-to-date fire protection systems.
• Inspect fire protection equipment and such as extinguishers, hoses, reels, hydrants, fire blankets, exit lighting, fire and smoke doors, gaseous fire suppression systems, passive fire and smoke containment systems and foam generating equipment systems as per Saudi building code and NFPA standards.
• Conduct inspection to ensure compliance with all relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and standards or equivalent standards.
• Conduct functional tests and inspections on the following: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Fixed Fire Suppression Systems and on portable fire extinguishers to ensure that the standards are met and maintained
• Carry out inspection of constructions works to ensure that fire safety is not compromised, and that standards are maintained or improved.
• Produce detailed reports of fire inspections performed with any faults or code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered, or any necessary additional work required.
• Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure the corrective actions have been implemented in the cases where violations were found.
• Conduct follow up inspections to rectify faults observed/reported by staff which are outside of the Fire Protection Services department.
• Carry out a "Quality Assurance" function by conducting spot inspections to ensure that the relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and standards or equivalent standards are maintained.
• Performing risk assessments and developing strategies to mitigate fire hazards in different environments.
• Developing and implementing fire pre-plan.
• Investigating fire incidents
• Lead fire drills program

Technical Expertise:
- ***MUST – certified fire protection specialist (CFPS) certification or Equivalent.

Specialty:

• Sound knowledge on fire engineering & life safety inspection and audit.
• Sound knowledge on relative codes and standards such as SBC (Especially 201 & 801), IBC, IFC, HCIS and NFPA standards.

Education Degree:

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural engineering disciplines.

Technical knowledge:

Conducting inspections, enforcing fire safety codes, and ensuring compliance with fire prevention regulations, ensuring that all fire protection and life safety systems are compliant with applicable regulations.

Experience:

Minimum 05 to 10 years' experience in relevant Position.

Primary Functions:

• Analyses existing protection measures and designs up-to-date fire protection systems.
• Inspect fire protection equipment and such as extinguishers, hoses, reels, hydrants, fire blankets, exit lighting, fire and smoke doors, gaseous fire suppression systems, passive fire and smoke containment systems and foam generating equipment systems as per Saudi building code and NFPA standards.
• Conduct inspection to ensure compliance with all relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and standards or equivalent standards.
• Conduct functional tests and inspections on the following: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Fixed Fire Suppression Systems and on portable fire extinguishers to ensure that the standards are met and maintained.
• Carry out inspection of constructions works to ensure that fire safety is not compromised, and that standards are maintained or improved.
• Produce detailed reports of fire inspections performed with any faults or code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered, or any necessary additional work required.
• Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure the corrective actions have been implemented in the cases where violations were found.
• Conduct follow up inspections to rectify faults observed/reported by staff which are outside of the Fire Protection Services department.
• Carry out a "Quality Assurance" function by conducting spot inspections to ensure that the relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and standards or equivalent standards are maintained.
• Performing risk assessments and developing strategies to mitigate
• fire hazards in different environments.
• Developing and implementing fire pre-plan.
• Investigating fire incidents.
• Lead fire drills program.

Technical Expertise:

Certified fire protection specialist (CFPS) certification or Equivalent Preferred.

Business Requirements:

Fluent English and local language skills

We are seeking a detail-oriented
Fire Protection Estimator
to provide accurate cost estimates for fire alarm and suppression system projects.

Responsibilities
:

• Review project documents and drawings to define fire protection scope.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates (materials, labor, equipment, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with NFPA and local fire codes.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and vendors.
• Submit competitive, well-structured bid proposals.
• Identify risks and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements
:

• Experience in estimating fire protection systems (alarms, suppression).
• Strong knowledge of NFPA and local fire codes.
• Skilled in reading technical drawings and specs.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient with estimation tools and MS Office
• Valid driver's license.
• Engineering degree preferred (Electrical, Electronics, or Electromechanical).

General Responsibilities:

• The employee should carry out his duties and responsibilities proactively, with skill, care, and due diligence, in good faith and in the Company's best interest.
• The employee should provide reasonable assistance to the PM/Direct Manager relevant to his discipline in gaining permits, licenses, and certificates from authorities.
• The Employee should proactively evaluate issues raised during the design compliance reviews relevant to his discipline and support all key stakeholders in resolving them.
• The employee should complete the compliance review reports of assigned design review projects within the specified deadline.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct design reviews for projects involving fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler
• systems, standpipe/hose systems, fire pumps, external hydrant networks, water spray systems, foam systems, water mist systems, and clean agent suppression systems.
• Provide detailed review comments with specific references to SBC and NFPA clauses and follow up to ensure that all corrective actions are properly implemented. "
• Review and verify hydraulic calculations to ensure precision, accuracy, and full compliance with SBC and applicable NFPA requirements.
• Independently manage the design review process by understanding the project scope, coordinating with all stakeholders—including designers, AHJs or their representatives, and clients—identifying and documenting noncompliance issues in accordance with building codes and standards, and preparing comment resolution sheets to track and record design reviews at all stages of the project.
• Ensure effective communication of design review information with the interdisciplinary team to maintain high-quality standards at all stages of the review process.
• Lead the fire protection scope throughout the Concept design (CD), Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD) stages. Facilitate smooth project transitions between stages for approval by resolving technical and code-related issues early in the design process.
• Capable of preparing comprehensive engineering deliverables, including drawings and hydraulic calculations, utilizing industry-approved software such as Elite, Pipe Net, HASS, Spink CALC, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Able to provide technical input and oversee designers to ensure drawings are prepared to the highest quality in accordance with established engineering standards.
• Capable of managing multiple projects, interpreting design drawings from various stages prepared by design consultants, and conducting thorough reviews of engineering deliverables—including plans, schematics, reports, technical specifications, and material schedules—throughout all design phases.
• The employee should report to the direct manager about any gaps, inadequacies, or errors in the design documents that are non-conforming with the local and applicable international regulations.
• The employee shall review and approve, in consultation with the direct manager, and highlight any discrepancies, non-workable and/or missing details relevant to his discipline in a timely manner.
• The employee shall proactively resolve potential issues in quality, compliance, and design relevant.
• The employee will facilitate technical meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder coordination sessions while collaborating with design consultants and internal teams to ensure that design submissions are complete, accurate, and constructible.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred; Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in fire protection system engineering and design review.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SBC and NFPA codes, with proven design review proficiency.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and organized problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in the design, review, and inspection of sprinkler, pump, standpipe, hydrant, clean agent, foam, water spray, and water mist systems.
• Proficient in hydraulic calculation software (Elite, Pipe Net, HASS, SprinkCALC) and design tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM).
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration is preferred, with Professional or Consultant classification desirable.
• NFPA certification / CWBSP certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Valid and transferable Iqama is required for non-Saudi candidates.