Mechanical Engineer

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Abu Dhabi. You will be involved in mechanical engineering design and project execution across various infrastructures including buildings and industrial facilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in HVAC systems, mechanical plant piping systems, and relevant experience in the UAE. The role demands innovative problem-solving skills and effective communication, supporting project delivery and compliance with engineering standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in building services and industrial systems.
• Strong expertise in HVAC systems and mechanical equipment selection.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design activities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Solve complex engineering challenges using advanced methodologies.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reviews.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination with engineering teams.

Skills

HVAC system design

Mechanical plant piping systems

Design and modelling software

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Building Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

About the Role

Our Engineering team is expanding across the UAE in response to a growing portfolio of multidisciplinary projects. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our integrated team and participate in the delivery of mechanical engineering design and project execution across buildings infrastructure industrial facilities and complex mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical engineering design activities ensuring accuracy technical quality and compliance with project requirements and international standards.
• Solve complex engineering challenges using advanced methodologies modelling tools and innovative approaches.
• Prepare and review calculations drawings specifications reports and tender documentation from concept through detailed design construction and commissioning support.
• Conduct site inspections technical reviews and system performance assessments to ensure alignment with design intent.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination with architecture electrical structural and specialist engineering teams.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards regulatory requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to innovation initiatives across the engineering team.
• Support project managers by monitoring progress identifying risks and resolving technical issues to maintain project delivery timelines.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Over 68 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in building services industrial systems and infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in HVAC system design mechanical plant piping systems mechanical equipment selection and system integration.
• Proficiency in design and modelling software (AutoCAD Revit mechanical calculation tools).
• Strong understanding of local and international mechanical codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical reviews validate engineering solutions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing specifications feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) design.
• Previous UAE experience is highly advantageous.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

Required Experience

IC