Jaime Paucar, BS, PE

Director, Middle East


Dubai - United Arab Emirates
A headshot image of Jaime Paucar

Jaime is a Director and licensed fire protection engineer with over 25 years of experience leading fire engineering and code consulting for complex, high-profile projects worldwide. A recognized thought leader in performance-based design, he delivers scalable, resilient solutions that align safety with design vision.

Based in the Middle East for the past decade, Jaime has helped shape some of the region’s most iconic and transformative developments—including GIGA projects, smart cities, and next-generation infrastructure aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. At Jensen Hughes, he’s known for translating bold architectural concepts into practical, code-compliant solutions while mentoring teams and building long-term client partnerships.

Education / Certifications

  • Graduate Studies, Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • BS. Mechanical Engineering, City College of New York
  • Member, National Fire Protection Association
  • Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers
  • Licensed PE: CA, WA
Areas of Expertise
Fire + Life Safety Systems Design Code Review + Compliance Fire Alarm + Detection Systems