Graduate Mechanical Engineer: Water Infrastructure & MEICA

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our MEICA team in Abu Dhabi, supporting the design and delivery of pumping stations, HVAC systems and water infrastructure projects.

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining practical experience across concept, schematic, detailed design, tender documentation and IFC, with involvement in calculations, equipment selection, drawings and reports.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to two years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pumps, piping systems and mechanical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC principles, including cooling-load calculations, air-conditioning, ventilation, ductwork and equipment selection.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the mechanical design for potable water, firefighting, irrigation, and wastewater pumping stations.
• Assist senior engineers with mechanical calculations, equipment selection, equipment schedules, and design reports.
• Size and select pumps, valves, piping, pressure vessels and other mechanical systems under supervision.
• Review hydraulic information, pump duties, system requirements and operating conditions.
• Prepare pumping-station layouts, process flow diagrams, piping arrangements and mechanical schematics.
• Assist senior engineers with cooling-load calculations, ventilation calculations, duct sizing and HVAC equipment selection.
• Prepare design reports, equipment schedules, specifications, calculations and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, structural, architectural, BIM and other project disciplines.
• Review supplier information, technical submissions and client comments.
• Participate in design meetings, technical workshops and site visits under supervision.
• Apply project requirements, engineering standards and company quality procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks under supervision and participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Pumps

Piping systems

HVAC principles

Engineering drawings

English communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Excel

HAP

Pump-selection tools

Job description

AECOM is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our MEICA team in Abu Dhabi, supporting the design and delivery of pumping stations, HVAC systems and water infrastructure projects.

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining practical experience across concept, schematic, detailed design, tender documentation and IFC, with involvement in calculations, equipment selection, drawings and reports.