Fire Safety Engineer

Job description

The Fire Safety Engineer delivers technical fire and life safety engineering activities across KAUST under the Fire Safety Engineering Lead. Supports the delegated AHJ framework through technical reviews, field assessments, inspections, compliance verification, fire risk assessments, and investigations per approved procedures. Prepares technical recommendations for review by the Lead and Health and Safety Manager. Supports compliance with Saudi Civil Defense, SBC, NFPA, IFC, and KAUST by maintaining audit‑ready evidence, verifying system performance, and supporting related documentation and inspections

Requirements

• proficient in fire and life safety engineering reviews, assessments, inspections, and field verifications
• knowledgeable of SBC, NFPA, IFC and Saudi Civil Defense requirements
• experience with fire protection system inspection, testing, commissioning and compliance
• experience reviewing fire protection designs, drawings, specifications, inspection reports and compliance records
• experience in deficiency management and corrective actions
• experience in complex environments such as universities, research or industrial facilities
• valid Saudi/GCC driver’s license
• fire safety certifications (CFPS, CFPE, CFAITMS, CWBSP, NICET, IFE) preferred

Skills