Senior Fire Alarm & Protection Engineer - Middle East

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

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.