Senior Mechanical Engineer: Themed Attractions Specialist

Egis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead supervision of mechanical works for UAE-based themed environments and attractions. You will ensure design compliance, oversee HVAC, plumbing, and gas systems, and coordinate interfaces with architecture and MEP disciplines.

The role requires 15+ years post-graduate experience, with at least 5 years in construction supervision and a strong background in immersive environments, show buildings, and guest facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience, including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
• Proven experience in major mixed-use, hospitality, entertainment, leisure, or themed projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all mechanical construction activities, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fuel systems, Gas systems, and specialty mechanical installations.
• Ensure mechanical works are executed in accordance with IFC drawings, project specifications, approved shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Review and provide comments on contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical queries.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, design intent, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Monitor installation of HVAC systems serving themed environments, attractions, show buildings, special effects areas, and guest facilities.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with architectural, interior design, theming, structural, electrical, and specialist systems.
• Review and assess contractor proposals related to value engineering, constructability, and alternative technical solutions.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing), integrated systems testing, and final handover activities.
• Ensure mechanical systems supporting themed attractions and special effects are installed and commissioned in accordance with operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

MEP knowledge

Communication

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Egis seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead supervision of mechanical works for UAE-based themed environments and attractions. You will ensure design compliance, oversee HVAC, plumbing, and gas systems, and coordinate interfaces with architecture and MEP disciplines.

The role requires 15+ years post-graduate experience, with at least 5 years in construction supervision and a strong background in immersive environments, show buildings, and guest facilities.