Overground Stations Mechanical Engineer

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a seasoned construction supervisor for mechanical building services at metro stations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, particularly in metro rail station projects, and a strong background in QA/QC. Responsibilities include overseeing D&B contractor works, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating mechanical interfaces. This role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in metro rail station construction.
• Knowledge of design review and site supervision under FIDIC preferred.
• Experience with mechanical submittal reviews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise D&B contractor's station mechanical works.
• Check design/installation against NFPA 130.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical systems.
• Verify BMS integration and oversee operations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

QA/QC & documentation

BMS/SCADA integration

Interface coordination

Metro/rail project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Provide PMC-side construction supervision, quality assurance, and interface management for mechanical building services at metro stations (overground and underground), including HVAC/ECS, Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS) interfaces at station portals, fire protection, water supply/drainage, and vertical transportation (lifts & escalators). Ensure conformance to Employer’s Requirements, relevant industry codes and contract obligations under FIDIC/design‑build.

Your role

Site Supervision & Quality

• Supervise D&B contractor’s station mechanical works: HVAC plant (chillers, AHUs, FCUs), ventilation/smoke exhaust, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, dampers, and ducting; verify installation vs. approved shop drawings and ITP/WIRs; enforce QA/QC.
• Witness inspections/tests: FAT/SAT/IST for mechanical systems (including TVS control logic and smoke control) and maintain acceptance records; track NCRs and punch lists to closure.

Fire & Life Safety Compliance

• Check design/installation against NFPA 130 (stations, emergency ventilation, smoke management), coordinate with fire alarm/BMS for command centre requirements, egress performance, and equipment acceptance.

Interface & Integration

• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical (power/controls), BMS/SCADA, AFC, PSDs (where applicable), and signalling/CBTC for incident ventilation responses; maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and resolve clashes.

BMS & Controls

• Verify BMS integration (Ethernet TCP/IP, time sync, points lists), alarm strategies, and sequence‑of‑operations for HVAC and smoke control; oversee trending and handover of O&M manuals and asset registers.

Contract Administration (FIDIC/PMC)

• Provide inputs to measurements and certification, progress reporting (daily/weekly/monthly), and support variation/claims prevention through accurate technical documentation; discharge PMC "Engineer" duties per FIDIC delegation by Resident Engineer.

Safety & Permits

• Enforce HSSE requirements for confined spaces, lifting, pressure equipment, and hot works; coordinate statutory approvals/permit‑to‑work.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 12+ years total experience and should have gained considerable knowledge working on metro rail station construction; design review and site supervision under design‑build/FIDIC preferred.
• Previous experience working on metro/rail projects and specifically at metro station construction is preferred.
• Experience with BMS/SCADA integration.
• Strong QA/QC & documentation; interface coordination; proficiency with mechanical submittal reviews.
• Familiarity with industry codes and regulations (metro‑specific standards) and smoke control principles is a plus.
• Reports to Resident Engineer (MEP); supervises E&M Site Inspectors.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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