Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

WSP Global Inc.; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is looking for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer specialized in building services. You will oversee mechanical design delivery, ensuring compliance with international codes and driving sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and 10-15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in the Middle East, with excellent client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of mechanical building services design experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and UAE authority requirements.
• Drive sustainable mechanical solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables.
• Support project delivery from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Leadership in mechanical design

HVAC expertise

Plumbing knowledge

Fire protection systems

Sustainable solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Job Description

WSP in the Middle East are seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to lead mechanical design delivery in the UAE. This role is central to our mission of delivering excellence in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and sustainable mechanical systems for complex developments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with international codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, BS) and UAE authority requirements.
• Drive sustainable mechanical solutions, including district cooling and energy-efficient systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables.
• Support project delivery from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of mechanical building services design experience, with at least 5 years in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of regional codes and authority approvals.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.