Principal Engineer - Vertical Transportation

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation with over 10 years of experience in the lift and escalator industry. The ideal candidate will excel in lift traffic simulation and system design, coupled with strong knowledge of EN 81 and ASME codes. The role involves developing design concepts and participating in client meetings. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse building projects in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in vertical transportation roles.
• Expertise in lift traffic simulation and system design.
• Knowledge of EN 81 suite of codes and ASME series of codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop vertical transportation design concepts for various building types.
• Calculate the number, size, and speed of lifts.
• Prepare design reports, drawings, and technical specifications.

Skills

Lift traffic simulation

Lift and escalator system design

Client communication

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT) with a strong background in the lift and escalator industry, and prior experience in vertical transportation consultancy roles. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrable expertise in lift traffic simulation and lift and escalator system design.

The successful candidate must be fully conversant with the EN 81 suite of codes, have a working knowledge of the ASME series of codes, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of local Middle East building codes.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing vertical transportation design concepts, including the calculation of the number, size, and speed of lifts for a wide variety of building types. You will also be expected to prepare design stage reports, drawings, and technical specifications, and participate in client and design team meetings as required.