Engineer - FLS Inspections

TL;DR

Engineer - FLS Inspections: Conducting technical inspections, audits, and evaluations of fire and life safety systems for buildings and facilities with an accent on Saudi Building Code (SBC), Civil Defense requirements, and NFPA compliance. Focus on reviewing design and as-built documentation, identifying hazards and non-compliance, and producing corrective action recommendations while coordinating with contractors and authorities.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company

hirify.global is an international fire protection engineering and risk consulting firm.

What you will do

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections of fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, pumps, extinguishers, emergency lighting, smoke management).
• Verify compliance with Saudi Civil Defence regulations, SBC 201/801, and relevant NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 10, 13, 14, 20, 25, 72).
• Conduct life safety audits covering means of egress, fire compartmentation, signage, evacuation plans, and emergency procedures.
• Review design drawings, shop drawings, and as-built documentation for fire and life safety compliance.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with findings, non-compliance items, and corrective action recommendations; coordinate with contractors and authorities to close gaps.
• Support commissioning and acceptance testing, and participate in risk assessments, emergency drills, and safety training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, Saudi Building Code, and Civil Defense approval processes.
• Experience with fire system testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions; strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple inspection schedules, and travel across KSA.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with market-leading clients with support from leadership.
• Flexible approach to day-to-day work, including a hybrid work opportunity.
• Career advancement framework with clear expectations and advancement opportunities.

Hiring process

• Application review and evaluation as part of the recruitment process.
• Interviews and assessments aligned to the role’s technical and communication requirements.