Fire Safety Engineer (Saudi Arabia)
The Fire Safety Engineer is responsible for delivering technical fire and life safety engineering activities across KAUST under the direction of the Fire Safety Engineering Lead. The role supports KAUST's delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) governance framework by conducting technical reviews, field assessments, inspections, compliance verification, fire risk assessments, and technical investigations within approved KAUST procedures and delegated authorities. The role prepares technical recommendations for review and approval through the Lead, Fire Safety Engineer and the Health and Safety Manager, as applicable. The Fire Safety Engineer also supports compliance with Saudi Civil Defense requirements, Saudi Building Code (SBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Fire Code (IFC), and KAUST requirements by maintaining audit-ready evidence, verifying fire protection system performance, supporting Civil Defense-related documentation and inspections where applicable, and escalating significant fire and life safety risks.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with SBC, NFPA, IFC, KAUST requirements, and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.
- Conduct fire ri
