Senior Mechanical Engineer - District Cooling and Pumping Stations
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 8–10 years of experience in mechanical and infrastructure design. You will lead district cooling plant design, pumping stations and hydraulic modelling, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities include design development, feasibility assessments, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and project standards. On-site work in Abu Dhabi with clear career progression.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering and infrastructure design.
- Strong experience in district cooling plant design and chilled-water distribution networks.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of district cooling plants, chilled-water networks and Energy Transfer Stations.
- Undertake cooling-demand assessments to establish project requirements.
- Develop plant sizing calculations and hydraulic modelling for network analysis.
- Review network routing options and infrastructure requirements.
- Coordinate with building MEP teams and other disciplines.
- Prepare BOQs and tender documentation, ensuring alignment with project schedules.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and manage engineering deliverables.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - District Cooling and Pumping Stations Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in mechanical and infrastructure design - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
- Lead the planning and mechanical design of district cooling plants, chilled-water distribution networks and Energy Transfer Stations.
- Undertake or manage cooling-demand assessments to establish project requirements.
- Develop district cooling plant sizing calculations and associated engineering assessments.
- Carry out hydraulic modelling and chilled-water network analysis.
- Review network routing options and infrastructure requirements.
- Develop phasing strategies for district cooling infrastructure.
- Support feasibility studies and evaluate proposed engineering solutions.
- Ensure district cooling designs meet project specifications, applicable standards and technical requirements.
- Support feasibility studies, CMP, DMP, concept, schematic and detailed design stages.
- Prepare and review mechanical engineering calculations and technical reports.
- Develop and review equipment layouts, specifications and schedules.
- Prepare bills of quantities (BOQs) and relevant tender documentation.
- Review technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness and coordination.
- Ensure mechanical designs comply with project requirements and company quality procedures.
- Manage assigned engineering deliverables and maintain alignment with project schedules.
- Provide technical recommendations during design development and review activities.
- Undertake hydraulic assessments for district cooling distribution systems.
- Review chilled-water network performance and design requirements.
- Evaluate hydraulic modelling outputs and engineering assumptions.
- Assess network routing and associated technical constraints.
- Coordinate hydraulic design requirements with relevant engineering disciplines.
- Support technical decisions relating to network sizing and system performance.
- Apply appropriate modelling methods during feasibility and design development.
- Lead or support the mechanical design of Energy Transfer Stations.
- Coordinate Energy Transfer Station requirements with building mechanical, electrical and plumbing teams.
- Review technical interfaces between district cooling infrastructure and building systems.
- Address mechanical coordination issues arising from connected building developments.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency between network and building requirements.
- Review relevant technical information and resolve design interface concerns.
- Support the mechanical design of potable water pumping stations.
- Participate in the design of firefighting and irrigation pumping systems.
- Assist with mechanical engineering activities for sewage and wastewater pumping stations.
- Support stormwater and treated sewage effluent pumping station projects.
- Contribute to the selection and sizing of pumps, valves and pipework.
- Assist with the specification of pressure vessels, lifting equipment and associated mechanical systems.
- Review hydraulic information, pump duties, system curves and equipment operating requirements.
- Coordinate pumping station mechanical design requirements with relevant project disciplines.
- Coordinate district cooling and pumping station designs with civil and infrastructure engineering teams.
- Work closely with building MEP, wet utilities and electrical engineering teams.
- Manage technical interfaces involving structural and architectural disciplines.
- Coordinate design information with BIM teams.
- Identify and resolve multidisciplinary engineering coordination issues.
- Ensure mechanical design requirements are appropriately reflected in related engineering packages.
- Maintain effective communication between internal design teams and specialist consultants.
- Manage specialist subconsultants involved in assigned engineering activities.
- Coordinate technical scope and deliverable requirements.
- Review subconsultant design submissions and engineering documentation.
- Identify technical discrepancies and request necessary clarifications.
- Monitor the quality and coordination of specialist design information.
- Integrate subconsultant deliverables into the wider project design.
- Maintain effective communication to support timely completion of technical activities.
- Act as a key technical interface with clients, authorities and utility providers.
- Coordinate engineering requirements with relevant Abu Dhabi stakeholders.
- Support technical coordination involving the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE).
- Assist with feasibility studies and No Objection Certificate (NOC) applications.
- Review applicable authority requirements during design development.
- Support compliance with relevant UAE and GCC regulations.
- Prepare technical information and recommendations for client and authority discussions.
- Address technical comments and coordination matters arising during the approval process.
- Independently manage assigned mechanical engineering activities.
- Provide technical guidance to junior and graduate engineers.
- Review engineering calculations, reports and design documentation.
- Support consistent application of project specifications and quality procedures.
- Identify technical risks and design coordination issues.
- Provide practical recommendations to resolve engineering challenges.
- Promote effective communication and knowledge sharing within project teams.
- Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and engineering quality.
Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
- Relevant professional engineering registration or demonstrated progress toward professional accreditation.
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering and infrastructure design.
- Strong experience in district cooling plant design and chilled-water distribution networks.
- Practical experience in hydraulic modelling and district cooling network analysis.
- Good understanding of Energy Transfer Stations and their interfaces with building MEP systems.
- Experience across CMP, DMP, feasibility, concept and detailed design stages.
- Familiarity with Abu Dhabi Department of Energy requirements, NOC procedures and applicable UAE and GCC regulations.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialist subconsultants.
- Ability to independently manage technical deliverables and communicate directly with clients.
- Willingness and ability to undertake pumping station design assignments alongside district cooling projects.
- Experience using district cooling and hydraulic modelling software.
- Knowledge of pumps, piping systems, valves, pressure vessels and related mechanical equipment.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) coordination.
- Previous experience in water, wastewater or infrastructure pumping station design.
- Strong technical writing and engineering documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
- District cooling plant planning and design.
- Chilled-water distribution network engineering.
- Energy Transfer Station design and building interfaces.
- Cooling-demand assessment and plant sizing.
- Hydraulic modelling and network analysis.
- District cooling network routing and phasing strategies.
- Mechanical engineering feasibility studies.
- Concept, schematic and detailed design development.
- Mechanical design calculations and equipment specifications.
- Preparation of equipment schedules, BOQs and tender documents.
- Pump selection, sizing and operating duty assessment.
- Hydraulic system curves and pumping equipment requirements.
- Mechanical design of water, wastewater, irrigation and stormwater pumping stations.
- Knowledge of valves, piping systems, pressure vessels and lifting equipment.
- Multidisciplinary engineering coordination and BIM processes.
- Technical subconsultant management.
- Abu Dhabi authority requirements and NOC procedures.
- Engineering quality assurance and design compliance.
- Strong mechanical engineering and technical problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to independently plan and manage engineering deliverables.
- Effective coordination across multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong technical communication and report-writing skills.
- Confidence in communicating directly with clients and authorities.
- Ability to review complex engineering information and provide practical recommendations.
- Good organisational skills and attention to technical detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and project deadlines.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to engineering quality, regulatory compliance and professional development.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well‑being resources and employee assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
AECOM promotes an inclusive and collaborative workplace built on respect, professional development and teamwork.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
Job Reference: J10163038
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. The company partners with public‑and private‑sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Official Website: aecom.com
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