Mechanical Engineer

Syska Hennessy Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

End-of-service benefits

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Career growth

Referral program

Long service awards

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, supervision, and commissioning for landmark projects. You will guide a mechanical team, review drawings, and coordinate with multi-discipline engineers to ensure high-quality delivery.

The role requires UAE experience, strong HVAC and building systems knowledge, and a track record in site supervision and handover. Competitive compensation and global project exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years UAE experience in mechanical engineering design and commissioning of complex buildings.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection interfaces, controls/BMS.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and variation requests.
• Experience with site supervision, testing, commissioning, punch-list, and handover.
• UAE/GCC project experience is desirable.
• PE/CEng or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Syska Hennessy in meetings with clients and project team.
• Carry out engineering calculations, equipment selections, designs, and site investigations.
• Lead the mechanical engineering team and provide technical guidance.
• Attend project meetings and follow up on mechanical actions.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, submittals, and variations for compliance.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other disciplines.
• Prepare site instructions and technical correspondence.
• Participate in review and approval of contractor's mechanical proposals.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Identify defects and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Prepare punch lists and monitor close-out progress.
• Review testing, commissioning procedures, and records.
• Witness inspections, pre-commissioning, and handover activities.
• Support project close-out documentation and client handover.

Skills

Technical knowledge of mechanical Bldg

Site supervision & commissioning

Team leadership

Project coordination

Reviewing drawings & submittals

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE/CEng or equivalent certification

Job description

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning.

Our work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation. We are looking for Mechanical Engineer in our UAE- Dubai office.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent Syska Hennessy in meetings and technical discussions with the Clients, contractors, consultants, and other members of the project team.
• Carry out and review engineering calculations, equipment selections, technical specifications, system designs, layouts, and site investigations.
• Lead the mechanical engineering team and provide technical guidance to engineers, inspectors, CAD operators, and other team members.
• Attend weekly and monthly project meetings and follow up on mechanical actions and outstanding issues.
• Review mechanical shop drawings to ensure they are consistent with the approved design, project specifications, local authority requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review contractors’ technical submissions, including RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, calculations, technical proposals, and variation requests.
• Coordinate the mechanical works with the other project disciplines.
• Prepare site instructions and technical correspondence in accordance with the Contract and project procedures.
• Participate in the review and approval of the contractor’s proposed mechanical engineering.
• Carry out regular site inspections to check the quality and progress of the mechanical works.
• Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, and accepted engineering practices.
• Identify defective, incomplete, or non-compliant work and follow up with the contractor until the required corrective action has been completed.
• Prepare and maintain punch lists and monitor the contractor’s progress in closing all outstanding items.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures, inspection and test plans, commissioning records, and performance results.
• Witness equipment inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and integrated systems testing.
• Review as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, testing records, warranties, and other project close-out documents.
• Confirm that the completed facility has been constructed in line with the approved drawings and the original design intent.
• Support the Uptime Institute certification process, where applicable.
• Assist with the final inspection, completion, acceptance, and handover of the facility to the Client.
• Provide practical technical advice to the Client on mechanical engineering and construction-related matters.
• Identify and report design issues, construction risks, procurement concerns, and delays that may affect the project’s quality, cost, schedule, or performance.
• Carry out RCAs and generating reports with corrective actions for Clients' facing Failures in their critical systems

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in mechanical engineering design, construction supervision, and commissioning of complex building projects, preferably including mission-critical/data center facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building systems, including HVAC, chilled water systems, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, fire protection interfaces, controls/BMS, and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, method statements, technical calculations, equipment selections, technical proposals, and variation requests.
• Proven experience with site supervision, inspections, testing and commissioning, punch-list management, project close-out, and handover.
• Previous UAE/GCC project experience, particularly on large-scale or mission-critical developments, is highly desirable.
• Professional engineering registration or certification such as PE, CEng, or equivalent is preferred.

As an employee at Syska Hennessy, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history!

We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

The benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group Includes:

• Compensation package determined based on experience
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE Labor Law
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Performance-based bonus (where applicable)
• Career growth within a leading international engineering environment
• Employee Referral Program, rewarding employees for helping us attract top talent.
• Long Service Awards recognizing loyalty and commitment to the firm.
• Opportunities to work alongside industry-leading experts on projects across the globe
• Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Accreditation Reward Program supporting industry certifications through financial awards.
• Support for achieving professional accreditations, including a structured certification rewards program.

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthering our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success!

Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.