Job summary
KBR in Al Khobar is seeking a Principal Fire Protection Engineer (NFPA certified) to lead design and technical advisory for fire protection, fire & gas detection, and process safety on oil & gas projects. The role covers system design, hydraulic analyses, safety studies and technical deliverables for medium to large projects.
Key responsibilities
- Design fire water, foam and spray systems including hydraulic and transient analyses
- Develop fire water basis of design and demand calculations
- Prepare P&IDs, layouts and hazardous area / electrical classification drawings
- Create equipment data sheets, specifications and hazardous equipment schedules
- Develop Fire & Gas philosophy, detection layouts and cause-and-effect diagrams
- Support safety studies (PrHA, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, BRA, QRA) and close-out actions
- Prepare MTOs, construction scope documents and review vendor submissions
- Participate in 3D model reviews and estimate discipline budgets
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Fire Engineering or related field
- Minimum 15 years' engineering experience in oil & gas or petrochemical facilities
- Certification in NFPA; PE or other professional registrations preferred
- Proficient in English, both written and spoken
- Experience with hydraulics software (Pipenet, Elite)
Skills
Fire protection designP&IDHydraulic calculationsPipenetEliteFire & Gas detectionProcess safetyHAZOPQRATechnical writing
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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