Engineer - Room Integrity & Fire Life Safety Testing

Role Overview

Engineer - Room Integrity & Fire Life Safety Testing at Jensen Hughes, based in Jeddah.

Company Overview

Jensen Hughes is a worldwide network of experts renowned for leadership in fire protection engineering since 1939. Expertise extends across security and risk-based fields including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. Engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges. The organization prioritizes creating a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth, with Global Employee Networks supporting career development.

Role Purpose

Provide specialist testing and inspection services for fire protection and life safety systems across the region, with primary focus on Room Integrity Testing for clean agent and gaseous fire suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 2001 and ISO 14520.

Key Responsibilities

Room Integrity & Suppression Testing

• Plan and conduct Door Fan and Room Integrity Tests for clean agent and gaseous suppression systems in accordance with NFPA 2001 and ISO 14520, including hold-time calculations and leak identification.
• Set up, operate and maintain specialist Retrotec testing equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.

Fire & Life Safety Testing

• Conduct and support other Fire & Life Safety testing activities, including smoke control and pressurization, fire alarm and suppression system functional and integrated testing, and emergency lighting checks.

Reporting & Analysis

• Record and analyse test results, prepare technical reports, identify non-conformances and provide recommendations for leak sealing or remedial actions.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate testing activities with contractors, consultants, facility operators and authorities, ensuring effective site execution and communication.

Compliance & Safety

• Comply with all HSE, permit-to-work, security and site-specific requirements, particularly when working in live and operational facilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in fire protection, testing, commissioning or inspection.
• Experience with Room Integrity and Door Fan Testing, NFPA 2001, ISO 14520 and Retrotec equipment highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Good communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently at site while coordinating effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Ready to travel as required to meet project requirements.
• Work with market-leading clients and backing of a leading international firm.
• Continued support from leadership team with flexible approach to day-to-day activities including hybrid work opportunity.
• Career advancement with established framework clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; qualified candidates receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.