Fire Alarm Engineer - Electrical

JENSEN HUGHES, Inc.; Medina; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a Fire Alarm Engineer to lead the design and deployment of fire alarm and mass notification systems across projects in the Middle East.

The role emphasizes technical reporting, drawings, and cross‑team collaboration in a fast‑paced environment. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in fire protection and code consulting, with preference for an Electrical/Electronics engineering background and demonstrated ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in code consulting or fire protection system design services.
• Specific experience related to fire alarms design and mass notification systems.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Ability to review design and construction submittals for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct design activities for your projects.
• Design fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, testing and inspection of multiple systems.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and drawings.
• Mentor and collaborate with local team members.
• Review submittals for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site surveys to inspect building features and systems.
• Interface with authorities having jurisdiction and manage client meetings.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and clients across the Middle East.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Mass notification systems

Fire protection engineering

Site surveys

Technical reports

Education

Electrical/Electronics engineering degree

Job description

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

• 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 stakeholders, multitasking on projects across the Middle East.