Senior Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Facilities (Hospitals)

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 367,242; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Dubai seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in healthcare construction. This role involves technical review and site coordination for complex hospital projects, ensuring designs meet codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 12 years of experience, including 4 years in healthcare facilities. The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with a solid understanding of HVAC and medical gas systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of post-graduate mechanical engineering experience in building construction.
• At least 4 years on healthcare facility projects.
• Experience with HVAC, medical gas, plumbing/drainage shop drawings.
• Knowledge of UAE MEP code and international healthcare MEP standards.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop drawing and material submittals review for hospital projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, MEP designers, and clinical users.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and review meetings.

Skills

HVAC system design and commissioning

Medical gas pipeline systems

Hydronic systems

Pump and fan selection verification

Air change rate verification

Pressure differential cascade design and verification

Filtration media selection and validation

Fire and smoke control

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng. or B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy based in Dubai seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in healthcare construction. This role involves technical review and site coordination for complex hospital projects, ensuring designs meet codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 12 years of experience, including 4 years in healthcare facilities. The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, along with a solid understanding of HVAC and medical gas systems.