Senior Mechanical Engineer

LOBA GROUP; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Loba Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7–10 years of experience to lead design coordination, submittals, and procurement for large-scale rail and infrastructure projects. You will bridge design teams, site execution, and authorities to ensure compliant solutions.

The role requires in-depth HVAC, ECS, tunneling, and fire protection knowledge, with strong BIM/Autodesk skills and project leadership abilities. UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 7 to 10 years of total experience in an engineering capacity.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors on large-scale rail or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation, submittals, and design reviews to ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate BIM/Revit-based shop drawings and ductwork/piping layouts.
• Assist procurement with MTO, BOQ verifications, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and authorities for approvals.
• Provide site support, handle RFIs, NCRs, and testing/commissioning input.
• Manage subcontractor technical compliance and progress on shop drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Design coordination

Shop drawings

BIM coordination

Procurement support

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

HAP

Elite

Pipe-Flo

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with 7 to 10 years of experience to join a tier 1 main contractor in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will lead the technical evaluation, design coordination, shop drawing development, and material procurement support for major mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection scope on large-scale rail and linear infrastructure projects. You will act as the technical bridge between design consultants, site execution teams, subcontractors, and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Submittals & Design Review: Manage, review, and finalize all mechanical technical submittals, value engineering proposals, design reviews, HVAC heat load calculations, and method statements to ensure full compliance with client requirements and contract specifications.
• Shop Drawings & BIM Coordination: Lead the engineering drafting team in producing, reviewing, and approving detailed shop drawings, ductwork/piping layouts, schematics, and plant room designs using BIM/Revit to ensure seamless spatial coordination with electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Procurement & Commercial Support: Prepare material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities (BOQ) verifications, technical bid evaluations (TBE), and compliance sheets for mechanical equipment suppliers (chillers, AHUs, pumps, fans) and subcontractors.
• Authority Approvals: Coordinate and secure necessary technical approvals from local UAE authorities (e.g., ADM, Civil Defence, Estidama) and international rail bodies.
• Site Execution & T&C Support: Provide direct engineering support to site execution teams, resolving Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, site non-conformance reports (NCRs), and supporting testing & commissioning (T&C) and air/water balancing for mechanical systems.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Oversee subcontractor technical compliance, progress reviews, and shop drawing deliverables to keep project milestones on track.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience:
• 7 to 10 years of total experience in an engineering capacity.
• Proven track record with a Tier 1 Contractor on large-scale rail, metro, transit, or major infrastructure projects (e.g., depots, stations, tunnels, highways, utility networks).
• Technical Mastery:
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, station environmental control systems (ECS), tunnel ventilation, plumbing/drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Proficient with BIM / Revit / AutoCAD and mechanical design/calculation software (HAP, Elite, Pipe-Flo, or equivalent).
• Strong familiarity with international rail/mechanical standards (NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, UIC) and UAE local codes (Civil Defence, Estidama).
• Regional Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on project delivery experience within the UAE / GCC region.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, technical communication, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills under fast-track project conditions.