Technical Engineering Manager - Saudi Arabia/Al-Khobar
Siemens
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- Fire Alarm System Design & Execution: Lead the design of fire alarm, voice evacuation, and smoke detection systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA 72, UL, HCIS, Aramco, and AHJ standards.
- Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee all aspects of the project design, including the preparation of Bill of Quantities (BoQs), submittals, and schematics, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client requirements.
- Team Coordination & Resource Allocation: Collaborate closely with the project manager to allocate engineering resources effectively, ensuring the project stays on schedule and meets all regulatory and code requirements.
- Design Review & Compliance: Review riser/shop drawings, loop/wiring layouts, and panel designs, ensuring they meet all relevant codes, specifications, and manufacturer’s guidelines.
- System Calculations: Supervise and perform detailed calculations, including voltage drop, battery sizing, NAC design, line resistance, and heat dissipation.
- System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of fire alarm systems with suppression,HVAC, and emergency control systems, according to project and system specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and client inspections to ensure systems meet design and project requirements.
- Vendor & Product Compliance: Handle vendor qualifications and ensure product compliance for fire alarm systems, Security Systems & BMS.
- Technical Support & Problem Resolution: Resolve technical queries, scope deviations, and design clarifications, ensuring smooth communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Access Control & Security Systems: Provide expertise in HCIS-compliant access control and perimeter security system design.
- Documentation & Approvals: Review and approve shop drawings, as-builts, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and I/O lists for fire, BMS and security systems.
- Risk Assessment & Design Improvement: Contribute to risk assessments, implement design quality improvements, and support the development of technical strategies.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in fire alarm system design and execution (Siemens
- System is highly preferred), with a strong background in industrial/commercial sectors.
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA 72, UL, HCIS, Aramco, and AHJ requirements.
- Experience with system integration for fire, HVAC, and emergency control systems.
- Proficient in fire alarm design tools, schematic drawings, and relevant design software.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage and resolve technical issues, scope deviations, and client concerns effectively.
- Knowledge of Ex-proof devices (Zone 1/Div 1) and fire suppression systems is a plus
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