MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

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Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package
22 days annual leave + public holidays
Medical and life insurance coverage
And so much more

Job summary

AtkinsRalis is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Abu Dhabi to design and optimize District Cooling Systems, CHW networks, and associated HVAC and piping systems. You will prepare specifications, evaluate bids, and review submittals while coordinating with OEMs and subcontractors.

The role requires extensive experience with DCP equipment selection, piping stress analysis (Caesar II), and adherence to ASME B31.1/31.3 codes. Fluency in English is essential for project communications.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • 58 years of related experience in DCP equipment selection, material submittal review and DCP layout design.
  • Preference for candidates with GCC experience.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and manage District Cooling Systems (DCP) including plant and chilled water (CHW) networks.
  • Design HVAC systems, firefighting and plumbing systems for DCPs.
  • Prepare equipment scope specifications and bid evaluations for OEMs.
  • Review and approve piping layouts, submittals and piping stress analyses.
  • Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Mechanical design
DCP equipment
Caesar II
P&ID
ASME B31.1
ASME B31.3
English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Job description

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRalisis a worldleading design engineering and project management organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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 have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and longterm ambitions; were on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities
  • Understand and manage District Cooling Systems (DCP) including plant and chilled water (CHW) networks.
  • Wellversed in various types of mechanical equipment installed in DCPs including their selection criteria key performance parameters and maintenance aspects.
  • Analyze the impact of different chiller systems on plant efficiency in DCPs.
  • Prepare equipment scope specifications according to project requirements.
  • Provide technical clarifications to vendors regarding proposed equipment.
  • Prepare Technical Bid Evaluations highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of equipment proposed by various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
  • Review and approve equipment material submittals.
  • Engage in significant interaction with specialist equipment manufacturers.
  • Attend meetings with equipment manufacturers and subcontractors to ensure project alignment.
  • Design HVAC systems firefighting and plumbing systems for DCPs.
  • Issue Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings for DCPs and coordinate with subcontractors.
  • Familiar with process requirements and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for DCPs.
  • Review and approve piping layouts and possess preliminary knowledge of piping and valve materials.
  • Perform stress analysis of piping systems using CaesarII including CHW plant piping cooling water piping systems and CHW distribution networks (above ground & buried).
  • Provide pipe support detailing and review support structural details from consultants contractors and vendors.
  • Optimize piping systems based on stress analysis balancing flexibility and cost efficiency.
  • Wellversed in ASME B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
  • Review piping shop drawings for the plant Energy Transfer Station (ETS) and chilled water distribution network.
  • Attend technical coordination meetings with subcontractors providing solutions to technical issues encountered during the construction phase.
  • Review and approve material submittals for pipes flanges pipe fittings pipe supports insulation pressure vessels water storage tanks valves and other equipment in a timely manner.
  • Conduct mechanical design calculations for water storage tanks according to AWWA and API650 codes.
  • Review shop drawings of water storage tanks and their accessories providing comments to achieve IFC package deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the piping drafting and design team to meet construction target dates.
What were looking for
Education:
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
Experience:
  • 58 years of related experience in DCP equipment selection material submittal review and DCP layout design. Preference for candidates with GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) experience.
Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment used in DCPs and associated design codes (ASHRAE ASME B31.1 B31.3.
  • Proficiency in piping stress analysis using CaesarII and familiarity with water storage tank design according to AWWA and API650.
  • Excellent communication project reporting and presentation skills.
  • Fluent in English both written and oral.
Why choose AtkinsRalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us your wellbeing health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

More benefits
  • Fulltime
  • Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits.
  • 22 days annual leave plus paid public holidays.
  • Medical insurance & life insurance coverage
  • And so much more
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