Amer Al Merabi

Team Leader – Jensen Hughes

Amer is a Canadian-licensed Fire and Life Safety Engineer, with extensive experience across Canada, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, his career includes roles as an FLS consultant, a manufacturer with Westinghouse, an operator at a nuclear facility, and a Canadian regulator. These diverse positions have provided him with a well-rounded understanding of how fire safety is achieved across the industry.

In the Middle East’s rapidly evolving and complex project landscape, Amer leverages his background as a code consultant to drive performance-based design initiatives that support innovative architectural solutions. His expertise spans Code Compliance Reviews, Egress Analyses, Fire Hazard Assessments, Fire Response Assessments, Plant Condition Inspections, and Fire Protection Program Audits across a variety of occupancy types, including high-risk facilities such as nuclear power plants, military bases, and government campuses. This breadth of experience equips him to deliver practical, safe, and code-compliant performance-based designs.

Amer has served, and continues to serve, on several ISO, SFPE, and CSA committees. He is also highly familiar with global codes and standards including the International Building and Fire Codes (IBC/IFC), NFPA 1 and 101, the National Building and Fire Codes of Canada, and the Saudi Building and Fire Codes (SBC 201, SBC 801).