Mechanical Engineer – Water Treatment

Cabo Norte Professionals; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Collaboration within diverse engineering teams

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Cabo Norte Professionals is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support water and wastewater treatment projects in Dubai. You will be involved in tendering and project development phases, ensuring mechanical systems are operationally reliable and aligned with project requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 8–10 years of experience in environmental infrastructure projects. Middle East experience is mandatory, along with strong communication and analytical skills. Competitive salary and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience within environmental infrastructure projects, preferably water or wastewater treatment.
• Middle East project experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems used in water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate mechanical designs and specifications prepared by consultants.
• Coordinate mechanical systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Support preparation of BOQs and CAPEX estimates during tendering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coordination skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Practical engineering mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Water treatment equipment knowledge

Cost estimation

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will support water and wastewater treatment projects across the region. You will be involved during tendering and project development phases, ensuring that mechanical systems and process equipment are technically compliant, operationally reliable, and aligned with project cost and delivery requirements.

In this multidisciplinary role, you work closely with process, civil, construction, suppliers, and project teams to support the integration and coordination of mechanical systems within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Your Contribution

Mechanical Engineering & Equipment Coordination

• Review and validate mechanical designs and specifications prepared by consultants, licensors, and EPC partners
• Coordinate wastewater treatment equipment including pumps, blowers, aeration systems, sludge handling systems, piping networks, and auxiliary systems
• Support preparation of technical specifications, datasheets, equipment sizing, and layouts
• Ensure mechanical systems are aligned with operational and project requirements

Tender & Technical Support

• Prepare and review BOQs, CAPEX estimates, and pricing support during tendering stages
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives aimed at optimizing project costs while maintaining reliability and performance
• Support technical and commercial evaluations of suppliers and subcontractors
• Participate in technical coordination during tender and preconstruction phases

Coordination & Project Integration

• Coordinate with civil, process, and construction teams to ensure integration of mechanical systems
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders regarding technical deliverables
• Provide technical support during execution phases including shop drawing reviews and coordination with site teams

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with focus on process equipment
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience within environmental infrastructure projects, preferably water or wastewater treatment
• Middle East project experience is mandatory
• Exposure to European suppliers or projects is considered an asset

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment and plant operations
• Experience with tendering, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and supplier coordination
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems used in water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces

Skills & Working Style

• Strong analytical and coordination skills
• Practical and delivery-focused engineering mindset
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; Hindi or Arabic is considered an asset

What We Offer

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on water and environmental infrastructure projects across the region.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically demanding water and wastewater treatment facilities during tendering, project development, and execution support phases.

In addition to a competitive salary package, you will benefit from collaboration within diverse engineering teams, exposure to large-scale projects, and opportunities for professional growth and development.