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SENIOR FIRE ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, ALARMS ETC.)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Overview – Role

The Senior Fire Engineer (Electrical systems, alarms etc.) Will be a professional in the field of Fire Protection and Life Safety consulting with demonstrable experience in the design, construction and testing / commissioning phases of modern active fire protection systems and will be responsible for engineering design and modification activities related to electrical & electronic circuits, systems, and equipment. May involve the installation, operation & maintenance of electrical systems and equipment in the field of fire and life safety. This role requires you to be skilled in the areas of Cause & Effect’, Engineering Drawings and Shop Drawings

Based in Riyadh, this role will be responsible for supporting a wide range of projects across the Middle East.

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team.

A verifiable and demonstrated knowledge of design practices and approvals in the Middle East for Building Code and Life Safety requirements is a key requisite for this role. This also extends to the ability to engage and liaise with regulatory and approving authorities at various stages of design, construction and handover of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification of design of electrical, fire protection and life safety, and specialty engineering systems including fire alarm and detection systems, mass notification, suppression, smoke control, and special hazard systems.

• Preparation and presentation of technical reports, assessments and design review cycles.

• Reviewing relevant submission packs for compliance with regulatory requirements, including Building Code reviews and analyses.

• Perform Inspections and site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.

• Planning resource and directing engineering activities for projects directly administered by the Engineer

Requirements and Qualifications

• An accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical /Electronic, fire protection, or related engineering field.

• 8+ years of experience in design and layout of electrical or specialty engineering systems.

• Excellent report writing and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering strategies, assessment review results with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, rise to professional challenges, and endeavour to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes in the Middle East.

• Have the ability and desire to lead projects to help deliver the desired goals (completion of the project) on time and within budget.

• Ability to interrogate and manipulate Revit models and AutoCAD drawings is preferred. Expert use of REVU Bluebeam is mandatory.

• Be ready to travel within the Middle East (KSA predominantly) as required, to meet projects requirements.

• Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through mentorship and on the job learning.

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm.

• There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities.

• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.

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