Associate Mechanical Engineer - MEP Rail

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer - MEP Rail in Dubai, focusing on civil engineering and MEP coordination. This position aims to develop reliable mechanical solutions for rail infrastructure, ensuring compliance with quality and budget expectations.

The successful candidate will work on major infrastructure projects, applying strong mechanical design skills in a BIM environment. Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team await you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working on large infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
• Capable in REVIT with the ability to work confidently within a BIM environment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems coordination and multidisciplinary interface management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mechanical engineering input for rail and large infrastructure projects.
• Develop design procedures and calculation approaches for project delivery.
• Prepare mechanical design calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

MEP rail systems

REVIT

Heat load calculations

Clash detection

HVAC design

Sustainability design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

BIM coordination

Mechanical design software

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Associate Mechanical Engineer - MEP Rail

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Mechanical Engineering

Experience: Middle East infrastructure experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Associate Mechanical Engineer - MEP Rail in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced mechanical design professional with strong capability in MEP rail systems, infrastructure design coordination, BIM workflows, REVIT modelling, heat load calculations, technical specifications, quality control reviews, and multidisciplinary project delivery. This role is suited for a senior technical resource who can support rail infrastructure projects by developing reliable mechanical engineering solutions, reviewing deliverables, coordinating with design teams, and ensuring project outputs meet quality, budget, schedule, and compliance expectations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Mechanical Engineering

Salary: 28000-42000

Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mechanical engineering input for rail, metro, transportation, and large infrastructure project studies and design packages.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for project teams on mechanical systems, MEP coordination, design quality, and discipline-specific engineering decisions.
• Develop study methods, design procedures, calculation approaches, and review workflows that support high-quality and cost-effective project delivery.
• Prepare and review mechanical design calculations, drawings, schedules, layouts, specifications, reports, and technical deliverables.
• Use REVIT and BIM-based workflows to develop coordinated engineering solutions and support clash detection across MEP, civil, architectural, structural, and rail systems.
• Perform heat load calculations and mechanical system sizing using appropriate design software and recognized engineering methods.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews to ensure mechanical design outputs are fully coordinated with electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, civil, structural, architectural, and rail operation requirements.
• Support the development of PS&E packages by completing mechanical discipline components with accuracy and technical consistency.
• Prepare technical specification sections for mechanical systems, materials, equipment, installation standards, testing requirements, and performance criteria.
• Carry out quality control reviews of design drawings, calculations, BIM models, and technical documentation before issue.
• Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates for mechanical engineering work packages.
• Provide input into engineering budgets, design schedules, resource requirements, and project delivery plans.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with rail-specific operational requirements, station layouts, tunnel interfaces, plant rooms, ventilation strategies, and infrastructure constraints.
• Support sustainability and energy-efficient design practices by considering system efficiency, lifecycle performance, operational reliability, and maintainability.
• Work with project managers, discipline leads, BIM teams, engineers, clients, and stakeholders to resolve design issues and maintain delivery progress.
• Organize multiple project deliverables while ensuring deadlines, technical quality, compliance requirements, and documentation standards are achieved.
• Support technical presentations, design meetings, coordination workshops, and internal reviews related to mechanical and MEP rail systems.

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience working on large infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
• Experience in mechanical design, MEP coordination, and infrastructure engineering within transportation, rail, metro, or major civil projects.
• Capable in REVIT with the ability to work confidently within a BIM environment and develop coordinated engineering solutions.
• Proficient in heat load calculations and other mechanical design software used for system sizing, performance checks, and design validation.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems coordination, clash detection, constructability review, and multidisciplinary interface management.
• Preferred experience with rail-specific mechanical systems, metro stations, railway infrastructure, or transportation project environments.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy-efficient mechanical design practices will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical ability with practical problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.
• Ability to manage several design deliverables, technical inputs, calculations, and coordination tasks at the same time.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multicultural teams, clients, project managers, BIM coordinators, and discipline specialists.
• Familiarity with project management tools, engineering documentation systems, design registers, and technical review processes.
• Ability to contribute to engineering budgets, project schedules, cost estimates, technical specifications, and quality control procedures.

Skills Set

• Mechanical engineering
• MEP rail systems
• Rail infrastructure
• Metro projects
• Transportation infrastructure
• Mechanical design
• REVIT
• BIM coordination
• Clash detection
• Heat load calculations
• Mechanical system sizing
• HVAC design
• Ventilation systems
• Plant room coordination
• Rail station systems
• PS&E packages
• Design calculations
• Technical specifications
• Engineering studies
• Quality control review
• Construction cost estimates
• Technical effort estimates
• Engineering budget support
• Design schedule support
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Mechanical drawings
• Design procedures
• Infrastructure engineering
• Sustainability design
• Energy-efficient systems
• Project documentation
• Technical reporting
• Design coordination workshops
• Problem-solving
• Analytical review
• Middle East infrastructure projects

Why Join Us

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional to contribute to major rail and transportation infrastructure projects in Dubai. The position provides exposure to complex MEP coordination, BIM-led design delivery, rail system interfaces, sustainability-focused engineering, and multidisciplinary collaboration on high-impact infrastructure work. It is a strong career move for an engineer who wants to expand technical leadership, improve design delivery capability, and support infrastructure that improves mobility and long-term urban development.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, planning, transportation, water, environmental, advisory, program management, and construction management services. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports major rail, infrastructure, and development projects with integrated technical expertise, digital design capability, and practical delivery solutions that help create safer, smarter, and more resilient communities.