Fire Systems Engineer - Mechanical

JENSEN HUGHES, Inc.; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Fire Systems Engineer - Mechanical in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on design, construction, testing, and commissioning of modern active fire protection systems across varied projects.

You will work with a diverse team, liaise with authorities, and deliver compliant design packages using industry standards and software tools. The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with strong learning drive, capable of handling diverse design tasks and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7–12 years of experience in design and layout of mechanical or specialty engineering systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA and national/international fire codes.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems including firewater pumps, networks, sprinklers, and kitchen hood extinguishing systems.
• Prepare design basis reports and system documentation.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and verifications.
• Prepare submittals and technical reports.
• Supervise and coordinate designers on project deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA codes

Building codes

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

b nbsp Overview Role nbsp b The Fire Systems Engineer - Mechanical 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 Based in Khobar this role will be responsible for working on wide range of projects based across Saudi Arabia This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team to support the design and development of fire protection systems for a wide range of building types and industries The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with a strong interest in fire protection and a willingness to learn industry standards and software tools A verifiable and demonstrated knowledge of design practices and approvals in KSA 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 Design fire suppression systems such as firewater pump firewater network sprinkler system wet dry pre-action spray system clean agent kitchen hood system etc Design detailed fire alarm system drawings wiring diagrams device layouts riser diagrams cause and effect matrix and specifications Perform voltage drop and battery calculations using specialized software e g AlarmCAD Honeywell tools Prepare design basis report for fire suppression system Perform hydraulic calculations using software such as Elitefire and Pipenet Perform theoretical calculation and can verify interpret the flow calculation for clean agent system Design verify the kitchen hood fire extinguishing system Develop schematic diagrams for fire water pumps fire water network sprinkler system spray system foam system etc Prepare submittments technical reports and system documentation Supervise designers to draft each fire protection system Requirements and Qualifications An accredited bachelor s degree in mechanical or related engineering field 7-12 years of experience in design and layout of mechanical or specialty engineering systems In depth understanding of Building codes National and International Fire codes NFPA 1 NFPA 13 NFPA 14 NFPA 15 NFPA 20 NFPA 22 NFPA 30 NFPA 70 NFPA 72 NFPA 101 NFPA 2001 Good knowledge of national codes and standards such as the National Building Code Fire Codes and local standards like TAC OISD etc Proficiency with AutoCAD Revit experience is a plus Strong analytical communication and organizational skills Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies assess review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team rise to professional challenges and endeavour to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes Have the ability and desire to deliver the desired goals completion of the project on time and within budget Ready to travel as required to meet projects requirements 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 LI-SR1 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 At Jensen Hughes we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence AI tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn prepare and communicate We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process Please click here to review 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 An accredited bachelor s degree in mechanical, or related engineering field 7-12 years of experience in design and layout of mechanical or specialty engineering systems In depth understanding of Building codes (National and International), Fire codes, NFPA 1, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 15, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 30, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 2001. Good knowledge of national codes and standards such as the National Building Code, Fire Codes, and local standards like TAC, OISD, etc. Proficiency with AutoCAD (Revit experience is a plus). Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies, assess review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team, rise to professional challenges, and endeavour to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes Have the ability and desire to deliver the desired goals (completion of the project) on time and within budget Ready to travel as required, to meet projects requirements