Khobar-Based Fire Protection Mechanical Engineer

Jensen Hughes; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Fire Systems Engineer - Mechanical based in Khobar to lead the design and testing of modern active fire protection systems for a broad range of Saudi projects.

The ideal candidate brings 7–12 years of mechanical design experience, strong knowledge of NFPA standards and building codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD with Revit considered a plus. You will collaborate with regulatory authorities and coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, compliant solutions.

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.

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)
• 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 submittals, technical reports, and system documentation
• Supervise designers to draft each fire protection system

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AlarmCAD

Honeywell tools

Elitefire

Pipenet

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Fire Systems Engineer - Mechanical based in Khobar to lead the design and testing of modern active fire protection systems for a broad range of Saudi projects.

The ideal candidate brings 7–12 years of mechanical design experience, strong knowledge of NFPA standards and building codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD with Revit considered a plus. You will collaborate with regulatory authorities and coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, compliant solutions.