Fire Safety Engineer

About the Role

Eram Talent is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for delivering technical fire and life safety engineering activities across KAUST, operating under the direction of the Fire Safety Engineering Lead. The role supports KAUST's delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews, field assessments, inspections, compliance verification, fire risk assessments, and technical investigations within approved KAUST procedures and delegated authorities.
• Prepare technical recommendations for review and approval through the Lead, Fire Safety Engineer, and the Health and Safety Manager, as applicable.
• Support compliance with Saudi Civil Defense requirements, Saudi Building Code (SBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Fire Code (IFC), and KAUST requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready evidence, verify fire protection system performance, and support Civil Defense-related documentation and inspections where applicable.
• Escalate significant fire and life safety risks.
• Conduct fire and life safety engineering reviews, assessments, inspections, and field verifications.
• Review fire safety requirements for new construction, renovations, research facilities, high-hazard areas, and fire protection systems.
• Review and maintain fire safety documentation, drawings, test certificates, inspection records, ITM records, and deficiency closure evidence.
• Coordinate with Projects, Facilities, contractors, consultants, Fire & Emergency Services, and other stakeholders to resolve fire safety issues.
• Provide technical assurance for Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) of fire protection systems and monitor corrective actions.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, acceptance, and functional verification of fire alarms, suppression systems, smoke control, passive fire protection, fire doors, barriers, and egress systems.
• Support investigations of fire incidents, unwanted alarms, system failures, and impairments, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in fire safety engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding of SBC, NFPA, IFC, KAUST requirements, and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.

Compliance and Standards

The Fire Safety Engineer will ensure adherence to Saudi Civil Defense requirements, Saudi Building Code (SBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Fire Code (IFC), and internal KAUST requirements. This includes verifying fire protection system performance and supporting Civil Defense-related documentation and inspections.

Work Environment

This role is based in Saudi Arabia and operates within the KAUST framework, supporting its governance structure for fire and life safety. The position involves collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders including Projects, Facilities, contractors, consultants, and Fire & Emergency Services.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position. Salary details will be disclosed during the application process.