Aviation Mechanical Lead for Airport Hangars & MRO Projects

WSP USA; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East seeks a Principal/Associate Mechanical with airport project experience to lead design and delivery of aviation facilities, including hangars, catering suites and MRO workshops.

You will be the mechanical technical authority across HVAC and process systems, driving concept-to-IFC outcomes while meeting safety, hygiene and performance standards. Initial phase at Dammam Airport with relocation to the main office upon project completion.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in building services (mechanical/HVAC) with aviation project delivery.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration (CEng/PE) strongly preferred.
• Experience in refurbishment projects and terminal mechanical design is preferred.
• Live airport environment experience and phasing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical/HVAC design from feasibility through construction support for aviation facilities.
• Own environmental strategy for large hangar volumes balancing energy, IAQ and safety.
• Engineer ventilation for hazardous operations: paint booths, fuel-cell purge, welding fumes.
• Deliver BIM-led coordination across disciplines and lead clash resolution.
• Run calculations and simulations: loads, duct sizing, ventilation rates; CFD exposure.
• Prepare BoD, design reports, specs, sequences of operation, commissioning plans.
• Engage airlines, airport operators and authorities to secure approvals.
• Lead retrofit and brownfield upgrades within operational airports.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

QA/QC

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Professional registration (CEng/PE)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

CFD

IES-VE

HAP

eQuest

Job description

WSP Middle East seeks a Principal/Associate Mechanical with airport project experience to lead design and delivery of aviation facilities, including hangars, catering suites and MRO workshops.

You will be the mechanical technical authority across HVAC and process systems, driving concept-to-IFC outcomes while meeting safety, hygiene and performance standards. Initial phase at Dammam Airport with relocation to the main office upon project completion.