Fire and Life Safety Design Engineer

MDK Consultant is an engineering consultancy firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, providing integrated engineering design, technical consultancy, and supervision services for a wide range of projects.We are seeking an experienced FLS Engineer (Fire and Life Safety Engineer) to join our team, with strong expertise in fire and life safety design, site supervision, technical inspections, and the assessment of existing buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations in Saudi Arabia.Job SummaryThe FLS Engineer will be responsible for the design, review, coordination, and supervision of fire and life safety systems, as well as conducting technical inspections and fire and life safety assessments of existing buildings.The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC), and proven experience working on both government and private-sector projects within Saudi Arabia.Key ResponsibilitiesA. FLS Design and Technical ReviewPrepare, develop, review, and coordinate Fire and Life Safety (FLS) design drawings, calculations, technical specifications, reports, and design submissions.Ensure compliance with the applicable Saudi Building Code (SBC), relevant fire protection and life safety standards, Civil Defense requirements, and other applicable regulations.Review building occupancy classifications, occupant loads, means of egress, exit capacity, fire compartmentation, and other applicable life safety requirements.Design and coordinate fire detection and alarm systems, fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, exit signage, and related fire and life safety provisions, as applicable to the project scope.Review architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings to ensure proper integration of FLS requirements.Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, clients, contractors, and relevant authorities throughout the design and approval process.B. Supervision and Site InspectionsConduct site inspections and supervise the implementation of fire protection and life safety systems to verify compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for FLS systems, as required by the project scope.Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection requests, and technical submissions related to FLS works.Identify site non-conformities, technical deficiencies, and deviations from approved designs, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.Prepare site inspection reports, technical observations, non-conformance reports, and follow-up records.Coordinate with contractors, project management teams, and other engineering disciplines to resolve site-related technical issues.Verify the closure of technical observations and ensure that corrective actions are implemented appropriately.C. Existing Building Assessment and Compliance EvaluationConduct technical inspections and fire and life safety assessments of existing buildings to identify safety deficiencies, potential risks, and non-compliance with applicable regulations.Evaluate existing fire protection and life safety provisions, including fire alarm and detection systems, fire suppression systems, emergency exits, means of egress, fire-rated doors, compartmentation, emergency lighting, and exit signage, as applicable.Assess existing building conditions against the applicable Saudi Building Code provisions, regulatory requirements, approved documents, and other relevant standards, taking into account the building's use, occupancy, and assessment scope.Prepare comprehensive technical assessment reports documenting existing conditions, identified deficiencies, risk levels where appropriate, and recommended corrective or improvement measures.Develop or recommend remedial action plans and upgrade strategies to improve fire and life safety compliance in existing buildings.Review available as-built drawings, maintenance records, inspection reports, and other technical documentation to support the assessment process.Provide technical recommendations for renovation, refurbishment, change-of-use, and fire and life safety upgrade projects.Coordinate with clients, facility management teams, contractors, and relevant authorities regarding assessment findings and proposed corrective measures.Qualifications and RequirementsBachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in fire and life safety engineering.Proven experience in FLS design, technical supervision, site inspections, and the assessment of existing buildings.Strong working knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC), applicable fire and life safety regulations, and relevant Civil Defense requirements in Saudi Arabia.Demonstrated experience on both government and private-sector projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Experience preparing technical reports, compliance assessments, inspection reports, and corrective action recommendations.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and applicable codes and standards.Strong communication, reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering documentation and design tools. Familiarity with Revit/BIM is an advantage.Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers, where applicable, is preferred.