Project Engineer - Mechanical

Eram Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves overseeing design reviews, site supervision, and QA/QC inspections, particularly for residential HVAC and plumbing systems. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and the ability to lead complex mechanical system commissions. Join a dynamic team and contribute to major building upgrades while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with residential HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Strong background in design verification and QA/QC processes.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of packages and provide insights to the design team.
• Supervise and inspect mechanical work, ensuring project scope adherence.
• Lead commissioning and start-up of mechanical systems.

Skills

Design reviews

QA/QC inspections

Problem-solving

Site supervision

Mechanical systems commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

An experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in residential units HVAC and mechanical systems design reviews, material installation, site supervision, and quality inspections for the mechanical components of major building rectification and upgrade programs. This role demands a high level of expertise in the design, execution, testing, and commissioning of complex mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will ensure stringent adherence to design criteria, codes, and industry standards at every stage of the project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of design packages, providing constructability insights as needed to the Design & Engineering team or consultants.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, and as-built drawings across multiple trades and disciplines.
• Supervise and inspect mechanical work, providing day‑to‑day monitoring of project progress within the project scope.
• Perform QA/QC inspections to identify nonconforming work, issuing periodic reports to track quality metrics.
• Respond to contractor requests for inspections, technical queries, and site clarifications, coordinating with the project management team to issue field directives as necessary.
• Verify quantities and work progress to ensure accuracy in completed work calculations.
• Coordinate and resolve mechanical design issues that arise during construction, working closely with all stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure alignment within the project scope.
• Support technical decision‑making on mechanical systems, providing expertise to address design or installation challenges.
• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems as needed.
• Offer technical knowledge and guidance on the operation of mechanical distribution systems.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and adjustments of mechanical systems and components, ensuring proper function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in verifying design against construction, QA/QC, material specification, Mechanical Systems commissioning mainly residential HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Proficiency in engineering design tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience in site supervision, QA/QC inspections, and material installation.
• Strong experience in residential HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to review mechanical designs and verify them against site execution.
• A team player with a strong aptitude for problem‑solving.
• Ability to thrive in high‑pressure environments and adapt to changing project needs.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites as required.