Senior Mechanical Engineer

EM Business Solution; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 240.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EM Business Solution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design, development, testing, commissioning, and operation of systems and equipment. You will provide senior technical guidance and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, safety, cost, and schedule targets.

You will review drawings, calculations, and specifications, support project planning, resolve complex issues, and drive reliable, efficient, and cost-effective mechanical solutions

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of senior mechanical engineering experience in design, project engineering, manufacturing, or building services.

Aufgaben

• Lead mechanical engineering activities from concept through handover.
• Review designs, calculations, and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Design and coordinate HVAC, piping, pumps, and other systems relevant to the project.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage design interfaces.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Engineering analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Inventor

ANSYS

Jobbeschreibung

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering mechanical engineering activities across the design, development, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of mechanical systems and equipment. The role provides senior technical expertise, coordinates multidisciplinary engineering activities, reviews designs and technical documentation, and ensures projects meet required standards, specifications, quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.

The position works closely with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, project managers, engineers, and internal teams. The Senior Mechanical Engineer also provides technical guidance to junior engineers, supports project planning and execution, resolves complex engineering issues, and contributes to the development of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering mechanical engineering activities across the design, development, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of mechanical systems and equipment. The role provides senior technical expertise, coordinates multidisciplinary engineering activities, reviews designs and technical documentation, and ensures projects meet required standards, specifications, quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.

The position works closely with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, project managers, engineers, and internal teams. The Senior Mechanical Engineer also provides technical guidance to junior engineers, supports project planning and execution, resolves complex engineering issues, and contributes to the development of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and review mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, layouts, equipment selections, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Design and coordinate mechanical systems such as HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, pumps, piping, fire protection, compressed air, utilities, rotating equipment, or other systems relevant to the project.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, material selections, technical submissions, and equipment data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, tender specifications, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and engineering proposals where required.
• Coordinate mechanical engineering activities with architectural, structural, electrical, instrumentation, civil, process, and other disciplines.
• Identify and resolve design interfaces, technical clashes, constructability issues, and engineering constraints.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions, shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, and technical proposals.
• Provide technical clarification and engineering support to project teams, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Attend design reviews, technical meetings, site meetings, coordination meetings, inspections, and client discussions.
• Monitor mechanical installation activities to ensure work is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, standards, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and identify technical, quality, installation, or compliance issues requiring corrective action.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing, inspection, and final handover of mechanical systems.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures, test results, punch lists, as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and handover records.
• Investigate mechanical failures, performance issues, design problems, and equipment deficiencies and recommend effective corrective solutions.
• Perform engineering analysis, calculations, simulations, load assessments, equipment sizing, energy evaluations, or other technical studies as required.
• Apply relevant engineering codes, standards, regulations, client requirements, and project specifications to all mechanical engineering activities.
• Support value engineering initiatives by identifying practical opportunities to improve performance, reliability, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate technical proposals, equipment selections, supplier quotations, and alternative engineering solutions.
• Support procurement by preparing technical specifications, reviewing supplier documentation, evaluating bids, and coordinating equipment requirements.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, technical schedules, project milestones, and outstanding design issues.
• Identify engineering risks, technical constraints, design changes, and potential impacts on project cost, quality, and schedule.
• Support change management and assess the technical implications of proposed modifications and variations.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, approvals, and project documentation.
• Ensure mechanical engineering activities comply with applicable quality, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with authorities, certification bodies, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders where approvals or technical submissions are required.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, designers, draftsmen, and other engineering personnel.
• Review work prepared by junior engineers and provide technical guidance to improve accuracy, quality, and engineering practices.
• Support project managers with technical planning, resource requirements, progress monitoring, risk identification, and engineering decisions.
• Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies, energy‑efficient solutions, engineering standards, and best practices relevant to mechanical systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, system reliability, project delivery, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, with senior-level experience in design, project engineering, manufacturing, building services, industrial, energy, oil and gas, data centre, or other relevant environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, system design, equipment selection, engineering calculations, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with mechanical systems, equipment, piping, HVAC, ventilation, pumps, rotating equipment, or other relevant engineering systems depending on the industry.
• Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes, standards, statutory requirements, and technical specifications.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, calculations, technical specifications, shop drawings, material submissions, and supplier documentation.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor, ANSYS, or other relevant mechanical engineering and simulation tools.
• Experience with BIM, 3D modelling, engineering analysis, or project management software is an advantage.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, analytical, design, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent project coordination and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality, safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Professional engineering registration, chartered status, or relevant industry certification is an advantage.
• Experience with international engineering standards and multidisciplinary projects is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, attend inspections, and support project activities when required.