Fire Engineer /Consultant

Role Overview

Fire Engineer/Consultant at Jensen Hughes, based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, with assigned responsibilities for projects across the Middle East.

Company Overview

Jensen Hughes is a worldwide network of experts, clients and communities 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. The organization has helped mitigate risks threatening lives, property and reputations for over 80 years through technology, expertise and industry-leading research. Jensen Hughes values creating a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth, with Global Employee Networks supporting career development and connecting people across the organization.

Role Purpose

The Fire Engineer will provide expertise in fire protection engineering, including fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems and fire protection strategies across Jensen Hughes projects in Al Khobar and the Middle East, working in a fast-paced environment within a supportive and diverse team.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Plan and direct design activities for assigned projects.
• Design fire alarm and mass notification systems.
• Design, installation, commissioning, on-site testing and inspection of multiple systems including fire alarms and fire suppression systems (FM 200, foam, wet and others).
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.

Compliance & Review

• 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.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with authorities having jurisdiction and manage client meetings.
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients and others.
• Mentor and collaborate with other local team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in code consulting and/or fire protection system design services with specific experience in fire alarms design and mass notification systems.
• Engineering qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly motivated and ready to work in all aspects of fire protection engineering including fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems and fire protection strategies.
• Able to prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Able to review design and construction submittals for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Able to perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Able to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders and multitask on projects across the Middle East.

Additional Information

• Work with market-leading clients backed by a leading international firm.
• Continued support from leadership team with flexible approach to day-to-day activities.
• Career advancement opportunities with an established framework clearly defining expectations and outlining progression.
• Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.