Fire Alarm - Electrical Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Jensen Hughes, a global leader in fire protection engineering since 1939, is seeking a Fire Alarm - Electrical Engineer to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex safety and security challenges across the Middle East. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring client projects meet the highest standards of fire safety and protection within a supportive and diverse team environment.

This role is primarily focused on providing expertise in fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and overall fire protection strategies for Jensen Hughes projects. While based in Al Khobar, the position involves responsibilities for projects throughout the Middle East, requiring effective communication and multitasking abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and direct design activities for assigned projects.
• Design fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and on-site testing and inspection of multiple systems, including fire alarms and various fire suppression systems (*, FM 200, foam, wet systems).
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, specifications, design drawings, and presentations.
• Mentor and collaborate effectively with other local team members.
• Review design and construction submittals to ensure compliance with all relevant 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.
• Communicate effectively with project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in code consulting and/or fire protection system design services, with specific expertise in fire alarm design and mass notification systems.
• An engineering qualification, preferably in Electrical or Electronics.
• A highly motivated individual ready to engage in all aspects of fire protection engineering, including fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and fire protection strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings, and presentations.
• Proven capability to review design and construction submittals for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in performing site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Strong communication skills enabling effective interaction with multiple stakeholders and successful multitasking on projects across the Middle East.

Core Competencies

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Fire Protection Strategies
• Mass Notification Systems
• Code Consulting
• Design Drawings
• Technical Reports
• Specifications
• Presentations
• Site Surveys
• Construction Submittals
• Emergency Lighting
• Exit Signs
• Communication
• Risk Analysis
• Process Safety
• Forensic Investigations
• Security Risk Consulting
• Emergency Management
• Digital Innovation

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. The role involves project responsibilities across the Middle East.