Principal Mechanical Engineer Rotating Equipment

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Dubai to interpret complex engineering issues and deliver best-practice solutions. The role requires leading teams, guiding design execution, and ensuring compliance with project standards across the mechanical discipline.

The candidate will oversee conceptual to detailed design, perform analyses, manage resources, and coordinate with project teams, customers, and authorities to meet schedule and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering is required or preferred.
• Experience as a senior/lead mechanical engineer in oil & gas or similar.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discipline engineering design for mechanical systems.
• Perform design calculations, analyses, and reviews per project standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and lead engineers on scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

English fluency

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (preferred)

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Dubai to interpret complex engineering issues and deliver best-practice solutions. The role requires leading teams, guiding design execution, and ensuring compliance with project standards across the mechanical discipline.

The candidate will oversee conceptual to detailed design, perform analyses, manage resources, and coordinate with project teams, customers, and authorities to meet schedule and budget constraints.