Fire Alarm Engineer

Jensen Hughes; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes seeks a Senior Fire Engineer (Fire Alarms and other Electrical systems) based in Khobar to lead design, construction and testing phases of modern active fire protection systems across the Middle East. You will engineer electrical and electronic systems and may be involved in field installation and maintenance in fire and life safety domains.

The role requires deep knowledge of Building Code and Life Safety approvals in the Middle East and the ability to engage with regulatory

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of design and layout experience for electrical systems, mainly fire alarm systems.
• FLS experience preferred.
• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify design of electrical, fire protection and life safety systems including fire alarm and detection, mass notification, suppression, smoke control and special hazard systems.
• Prepare and present technical reports, assessments and design review documents.
• Review submission packs for compliance with regulatory requirements, including Building Code reviews and analyses.
• Plan and conduct site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Plan resources and direct engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer.

Skills

Electrical design

Fire alarm systems

Life safety

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk‑based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry‑leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they’re passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Description

Overview – Role

The Senior Fire Engineer (Fire Alarms and other Electrical systems) Will be a professional in the field of Fire Protection and Life Safety consulting with demonstrable experience in the design, construction and testing / commissioning phases of modern active fire protection systems and will be responsible for engineering design and modification activities related to electrical & electronic circuits, systems, and equipment. May involve the installation, operation & maintenance of electrical systems and equipment in the field of fire and life safety.

Based in Khobar, this role will be responsible for supporting a wide range of projects across the Middle East.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast‑paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team. A verifiable and demonstrated knowledge of design practices and approvals in the Middle East for Building Code and Life Safety requirements is a key requisite for this role. This also extends to the ability to engage and liaise with regulatory and approving authorities at various stages of design, construction and handover of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification of design of electrical, fire protection and life safety, and specialty engineering systems including fire alarm and detection systems, mass notification, suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems.
• Preparation and presentation of technical reports, assessments and design review cycles.
• Reviewing relevant submission packs for compliance with regulatory requirements, including Building Code reviews and analyses.
• Planning and helping perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Planning resource and directing engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer

Requirements And Qualifications

• An accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical /Electronic, or related engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience in design and layout of electrical , mainly fire alarm systems
• FLS experience preferred
• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies, assessment review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market‑leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
• There is continued support from the leadership team with a flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities.
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

• Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee‑based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.