Engineer – Mechanical

AtkinsRéalis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical activities for mission-critical data centre projects in Abu Dhabi. You will review designs, coordinate HVAC installation, manage cooling systems, and support procurement, testing, and commissioning.

Strong client and stakeholder management, BIM familiarity, and GCC project experience are highly valued. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and a deep understanding of ASHRAE/NFPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Data Centre or mission-critical project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE and NFPA standards.
• Experience with testing and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with BIM and coordination processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• GCC project experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical designs and technical submissions.
• Coordinate installation of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Manage chilled water and heat rejection systems.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals.
• Support procurement and technical evaluations.
• Monitor construction progress and contractor performance.
• Resolve site-based technical issues.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Support testing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports and progress updates.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Review calculations

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Overview

Responsible for managing mechanical engineering activities for mission-critical data centre projects including HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Your role

• Review mechanical designs and technical submissions.
• Coordinate installation of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Manage chilled water and heat rejection systems.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals.
• Support procurement and technical evaluations.
• Monitor construction progress and contractor performance.
• Resolve site-based technical issues.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Support testing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports and progress updates.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Data Centre or mission-critical project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE and NFPA standards.
• Experience with testing and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with BIM and coordination processes.
• Ability to review technical documents and calculations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• GCC project experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.