MEP engineer

PeopleStrong; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in Dubai is seeking a Mechanical Site Engineer to supervise and coordinate mechanical works on substation projects, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, safety, and schedules. You'll oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC, oil handling and transformer auxiliary systems.

The ideal candidate holds a BE degree (or Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering with 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication to work with vendors,

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering for substation or power projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC, firefighting, transformer auxiliary systems, oil handling, and commissioning practices.
• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and execute mechanical works for substations.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, safety regulations, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare inspection reports and liaise with QA/QC for approvals.
• Maintain HSE compliance and conduct toolbox talks.
• Maintain progress records and commissioning documentation.

Skills

Site supervision

Mechanical engineering

HVAC

Firefighting

Piping systems

Oil handling

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

• PTD-Power Transmission & Distribution - IC
• Jabeli Ali, Dubai

Posted On 04 Oct 2026

End Date 02 Apr 2027

Required Experience 5 - 8 years

Knowledge & Posting Location

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Job Description

The Mechanical Site Engineer is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and executing all mechanical works associated with substation projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project schedules. The role involves overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, including transformer cooling systems, firefighting systems, HVAC equipment, piping networks, pumps, oil handling and filtration systems, and other associated mechanical infrastructure. The Mechanical Site Engineer monitors day-to-day site activities, contractor performance, equipment installation, alignment, leveling, and resource utilization to ensure efficient project execution and achievement of project milestones. Key responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, specialists, consultants, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth installation and commissioning activities, conducting pre-commissioning inspections, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring systems operate as intended. The engineer is responsible for maintaining quality standards through routine inspections, verification of materials, compliance with approved method statements, preparation of inspection reports, and coordination with QA/QC teams for approvals and corrective actions. The role also requires close collaboration with civil, electrical, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues and support overall project delivery. In addition, the Mechanical Site Engineer ensures strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements by enforcing safe work practices, conducting safety inspections, participating in toolbox talks, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation measures. Responsibilities further include maintaining daily progress reports, material and work inspection records, commissioning documentation, drawing registers, as-built records, and other project-related documentation. The ideal candidate possesses a Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with experience in substation or power projects, strong knowledge of HVAC, firefighting, transformer auxiliary systems, oil handling systems, relevant international standards, and commissioning practices, along with excellent communication, coordination, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Through effective site supervision, technical expertise, quality control, and stakeholder coordination, the Mechanical Site Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, timely, and successful completion of substation projects from installation through commissioning and project handover