Principal Engineer - Vertical Transportation

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the lift and escalator industry. The role involves utilizing lift traffic design software, producing technical reports, and coordinating with project teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate holds a degree in relevant engineering disciplines and possesses extensive knowledge of VT systems, codes, and local regulations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in lift and escalator industry.
• Expertise in lift traffic simulation and system design.
• Strong knowledge of VT codes, standards, and local building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize lift traffic design software to produce efficient VT solutions.
• Produce technical reports for client design presentations.
• Coordinate meetings with project design team and VT suppliers.

Skills

Lift traffic simulation

System design

CAD

BIM

Revit

Microsoft Office

Technical reporting

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in lift and escalator engineering or electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation

WSP Middle East seeks a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT) with a strong background in the lift and escalator industry. Minimum 10 years of experience and demonstrable expertise in lift traffic simulation and system design.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge and experience in utilizing lift traffic design software (Elevate), CAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Produce efficient VT solutions for the client.
• Responsible for producing technical reports to illustrate the design to the client and his representatives.
• Attend and coordinate meetings with the project design team, VT supplier, and specialist subcontractors to ensure design implementation.
• Liaison and coordination with all applicable Local Authority Departments and stakeholders to obtain approval at all stages of the project.
• Coordinate with other Discipline Engineers (Architectural, Structural, Telecoms, IT, Mechanical, and Electrical) as applicable.
• Participation in design review/clarification meetings and workshops, and client presentations.
• Liaise with VT suppliers to ensure adherence to standards and the scope of works required by the client.

Qualifications

• Degree in lift and escalator engineering or electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Extensive experience designing VT systems for various building types.
• Strong knowledge of VT codes, standards, and local building regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and project reviews.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of standard engineering practices and techniques.
• Strong technical delivery and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with effective client communication skills.
• Team player with good collaboration and adaptability to changing demands.
• Sound judgment based on significant industry experience.

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