Mechanical Engineer - Infrastructure

Parsons

Sharjah

On-site

AED 156,240 - 245,520

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for a full-time position in Sharjah, UAE. The role involves site supervision, design review, and project monitoring for large-scale infrastructure works. Candidates should have at least 7 years' experience, particularly with pumping stations and firefighting systems.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and be proficient in CAD. This position offers a competitive salary range of 14,000 – 22,000 AED, depending on experience.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure site supervision, planning, project monitoring, testing, and commissioning for large-scale projects.
Prior construction supervision experience with pumping stations, firefighting systems, and chilled water networks is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

Manage mechanical site supervision, design review, planning, and project monitoring.
Advise on procurement, installation, and commissioning of mechanical equipment.
Prepare technical reports and project documentation for client review.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Infrastructure projects

Site supervision

Design review

Project monitoring

Planning coordination

Testing and commissioning

Pumping stations

Firefighting systems

Chilled water networks

Utilities infrastructure

Mechanical equipment installation

Factory acceptance testing

Site acceptance testing

Asset handover

Procurement coordination

Subcontract coordination

Scope management

Schedule monitoring

Budget monitoring

Technical reporting

CAD software

Authority requirements

DEWA coordination

Dubai Municipality coordination

Civil Defense coordination

Technical documentation

Contract information review

Client coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Snapshot

Mechanical Engineer – Infrastructure. Location: Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Civil Engineering. Function: Mechanical Engineering. Experience: Minimum 7 years in infrastructure site supervision, planning, project monitoring, testing and commissioning. Job Type: Full‑time.

Role Overview

Mechanical Engineer – Infrastructure in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineering professional who can manage site supervision, design review, procurement coordination, project monitoring, testing, commissioning, and authority‑related technical requirements for large‑scale infrastructure works. The role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience in pumping stations, firefighting systems, chilled water networks, utilities, CAD tools, construction supervision, and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate, execute, and manage mechanical site supervision, design review, planning, project monitoring, testing, and commissioning activities.
Advise the Project Management Team and client on technical matters related to procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical equipment.
Attend factory tests and site tests required for successful completion of project works and transfer of assets to relevant authorities.
Develop the scope of engineering work, project schedules, and budgets for assigned mechanical project elements.
Monitor engineering progress to ensure schedule and budget requirements are achieved.
Identify, document, and communicate changes in project scope that may affect technical delivery, cost, or schedule.
Assist in determining procurement scope, schedules, budgets, and project buy‑out requirements for assigned mechanical packages.
Monitor procurement progress and support timely delivery of mechanical equipment, materials, and subcontracted works.
Interface with procurement and subcontract teams to support the bid process and technical clarification requirements.
Coordinate interdisciplinary technical personnel assigned to the project with other project engineers.
Support assignment and coordination of personnel from technical support groups within the company.
Assist the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling technical, fiscal, and administrative project functions.
Help determine technical skill requirements and staff hours needed for successful completion of assigned project works.
Ensure client criteria, project scope, contract obligations, and engineering requirements are met by all relevant disciplines.
Expedite the distribution and follow‑up of action items after meetings or discussions with the client and Project Manager.
Prepare technical reports, activity records, progress updates, and project documentation for client and management review.
Obtain, analyze, and circulate technical and contractual information to project disciplines.
Review mechanical designs, shop drawings, technical submissions, method statements, material approvals, and commissioning documentation when required.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, authorities, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve mechanical engineering issues.
Support safe construction delivery by applying project procedures, authority requirements, industry standards, and site safety expectations.
Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as required by project leadership.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable institution.
Minimum 7 years of experience in site supervision, planning, project monitoring, testing and commissioning for large‑scale infrastructure projects.
Prior construction supervision experience with pumping stations, firefighting systems, chilled water networks and utilities is required.
Fully conversant with authority requirements and processes related to DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and relevant UAE project approvals.
Proficiency in CAD and other engineering software packages typically used in infrastructure and construction projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical installation, equipment procurement, commissioning procedures, utility interfaces, and asset handover requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to prepare technical reports, coordinate project information, review documentation, and support client communication.
Capable of working with project managers, discipline engineers, procurement teams, subcontractors, consultants, contractors, and authority representatives.
Potential to perform in a lead capacity on mechanical packages or project elements.
Familiarity with industry practices, regulations, standards, and infrastructure delivery requirements is preferred.
Organized, technically focused, and able to manage multiple priorities across design, site supervision, procurement, and commissioning stages.

Skills Set