Lead Mechanical Engineer – Water & Infrastructure

AECOM; Dubai; Presencial; AED 240.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AECOM in Dubai seeks a Mechanical Engineer to supervise and coordinate mechanical works across stormwater, irrigation, pumping stations and related infrastructure.

You will review drawings, manage QA/QC, ensure compliance with UAE standards, and collaborate with civil, structural, electrical and SCADA teams. The role requires hands-on site leadership, safety adherence, and timely project handovers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in stormwater, irrigation, pumping stations, water transmission, utility infrastructure, and associated mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, pipelines, valves, mechanical equipment, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Familiarity with authority requirements, quality standards, and construction supervision practices within the UAE/GCC.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and inspect mechanical works for stormwater drainage, irrigation networks, pumping stations, reservoirs, tanks, pipelines, valves, and related infrastructure facilities.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, submittals, material submissions, method statements, testing procedures, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with project specifications, approved drawings, contract requirements, and applicable authority standards.
• Coordinate mechanical works with civil, structural, electrical, utility, and SCADA disciplines to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and installation activities to ensure compliance with approved schedules and quality requirements.
• Inspect the installation of pumps, motors, valves, surge protection systems, pressure reducing stations, mechanical pipelines, fittings, and associated equipment.
• Witness and verify mechanical testing and commissioning activities, including hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, flushing, performance testing, equipment start-up, and operational testing.
• Participate in FAT/SAT where required.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, design conflicts, construction challenges, and site constraints in coordination with the project team.
• Review and respond to RFIs, technical queries, design modifications, and contractor proposals.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, utility providers, and relevant authorities to facilitate inspections, approvals, testing, and project handover.
• Monitor compliance with QA/QC procedures and ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, and corrective actions.
• Attend progress meetings, technical workshops, commissioning meetings, and authority inspections.
• Prepare inspection reports, progress updates, technical assessments, and recommendations for the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and promote safe working practices during all mechanical installation and commissioning activities.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals, asset registers, test certificates, and handover documentation.
• Support project closeout, final inspections, commissioning approvals, and handover of mechanical systems to the Client.

Conocimientos

Mechanical infrastructure supervision

Pumping stations & water systems

Irrigation & stormwater networks

Testing & commissioning

QA/QC compliance

Technical review & problem solving

Authority & stakeholder coordination

Construction management

HSE compliance

Reporting & documentation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

AECOM in Dubai seeks a Mechanical Engineer to supervise and coordinate mechanical works across stormwater, irrigation, pumping stations and related infrastructure.

You will review drawings, manage QA/QC, ensure compliance with UAE standards, and collaborate with civil, structural, electrical and SCADA teams. The role requires hands-on site leadership, safety adherence, and timely project handovers.