Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

BD&S Middle East Engineering Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its dynamic team in Dubai. This role involves leading the design process for mixed-use projects, applying innovative engineering solutions, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical design, with hands-on experience in using Autodesk Revit and a proven track record in consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects in a vibrant city, where your expertise will directly impact the success of innovative developments. Join a forward-thinking company that values leadership and creativity in engineering.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering is essential.
• Experience in large scale mixed-use projects and consultancy is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design processes on mixed-use projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Oversee the use of Autodesk Revit for design presentations and solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Engineering Evaluations

Feasibility Studies

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

About the job

Our company has a new requirement for a well-experienced consultant Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Dubai to work on mixed-use projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for mixed-use projects in the UAE and must have a recognized engineering consultancy or supervision consultant background. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire & permanent placement.

Responsibilities

1. This critical role will be responsible for leading the design process on mixed-use projects, applying sound engineering principles in the development of design solutions and the production of contract documentation.
2. Overseeing the use of Autodesk Revit tools to present design and engineering solutions for all projects.
3. Providing leadership in research, planning, design, and development of building engineering systems by providing guidance and instruction to the designated draughtsman & Engineers.
4. Ability to perform engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, conceptual and final designs, cost estimates, and engineering calculations.
5. Overseeing the administration of contacts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
6. Holding ownership of preparation and documentation of calculations, complete with support references to codes and standards, ensuring the information is scanned and located in the project folder under the correct project number for future access by a member of staff.
7. Attending all coordination and progress meetings and presenting options and solutions as required.
8. Conducting reviews of engineering options and evaluations to validate the robust nature of new products and design solutions.
9. Providing leadership in problem-solving at a project level and encouraging the use of innovation.
10. Ensuring that all QAQC procedures are followed for the project and working with the project team to close out all comments received from the QAQC reviewers.
11. Obtaining project-related approvals from the relevant local authorities.
12. Working with the Director of MEP to ensure sufficient project resources to deliver the services.
13. Conducting initial design studies to address specific design problems and challenges.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Minimum 8-10 years post-undergraduate experience.
3. Proven related professional experience in a recognized consultancy company.
4. Experience of working on large scale mixed-use projects.
5. Knowledge in REVIT in addition to the usual Mechanical design programs.