Fire Alarm Engineer -Electrical

Jensen Hughes; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes seeks a senior Fire Alarm Engineer to lead fire protection design activities in Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, with duties across Middle East projects. The role involves planning, design, installation oversight, and coordination with authorities to ensure compliant, reliable systems.

The candidate will mentor local staff, prepare reports and drawings, and manage client communications while advancing fire protection strategies across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in code consulting and/or fire protection system design services with specific experience related to fire alarms design and mass notification systems.
• Engineering qualification in Electrical or Electronics preferred.
• Able to prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Able to review design and construction submittals for compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct design activities for your own projects.
• Design fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Design, installation, commissioning, on site testing & inspection of multiple systems including fire alarms, fire suppression systems (FM 200, foam, wet etc.).
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Mentor and collaborate with other local team members.
• Review design and construction submittals for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems including emergency lighting and exit signs.
• Interface with authorities having jurisdiction and manage client meetings.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Mass notification

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical/Electronics engineering

Job description

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.

Overview – Role

The Fire Alarm Engineer will be primarily required to offer your expertise in areas related to fire protection engineering including fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and fire protection strategies across the Jensen Hughes projects in Saudi Arabia. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team.

This role while based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia will have assigned responsibilities for projects across Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and direct design activities for your own projects.
• Design fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Designing, installation, commissioning, on site testing & inspection of multiple systems including fire alarms, fire suppression systems (FM 200, foam, wet etc.)
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Mentor and collaborate with other local team members.
• Review design and construction submittals for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems including emergency lighting and exit signs.
• Interface with authorities having jurisdiction and manage client meetings.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in code consulting and/or fire protection system design services with specific experience related to fire alarms design and mass notification systems.
• Engineering qualification in the field of Electrical or Electronics preferred.
• Highly motivated and ready to work in all aspects of fire protection engineering including fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and fire protection strategies.
• Able to prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Able to review design and construction submittals for compliance with regulatory requirements
• Able to perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Able to effectively communicate with multiple stake holders, multitasking on projects across the Middle East.

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.

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