Design Engineer

KONE France; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design Engineer in Jeddah, where your expertise in engineering and design will play a crucial role in high-quality project delivery. This dynamic position involves collaborating with diverse teams, conducting site surveys, and preparing detailed engineering documentation for elevators and escalators. You will leverage your skills in AutoCAD and BIM to create innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with local codes and standards. Be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, and make your mark in an industry-leading firm dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience, preferably in high-rise engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (expert level) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review IFC/Architectural & Structural drawings and prepare shop drawings.
• Resolve site issues and ensure compliance with engineering policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Understanding of Elevators

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Fluent in English

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Revit/BIM

Job description

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Design Engineer

Locations: Jeddah

Time type: Full-time

Posted on: Today

Job requisition ID: R0648179

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture, inspiring high standards of quality and efficiency, and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.

It's time to make a move. Join our flow.

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual for the Customer Solutions - Design team. The role involves performing transactional, high-volume tasks, providing engineering documentation, and ensuring high-quality outputs in line with service-level agreements. The candidate may develop specialization in areas such as layouts of standard products, minor local modifications, site surveys, or IT tools like CAD, BIM, or engineering workflow tools.

The responsibilities include IFC / Architectural & Structural drawing review, shop and tender drawing preparation, localization for elevators, escalators, and related components, revision based on customer feedback, and preparation of various detailed drawings (e.g., finishes, builder’s layouts, installation, as-built drawings). The role also involves resolving site issues, participating in customer meetings, and ensuring compliance with engineering policies, local codes, and standards. Providing high-quality stakeholder outputs, balancing workload, and representing KONE as a unified team are essential.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of industrial experience, preferably in high-rise engineering
• 2-3 years in design and drafting, preferably in the elevator industry
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (expert level), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Excellent collaboration skills and cultural awareness
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work across different time zones and cultures
• Technical understanding of elevators, escalators, and moving walks
• Revit/BIM knowledge is an asset

We value a culture of innovation, collaboration, ethical practices, and respect. Joining KONE means being part of a respectful, quality-focused environment with opportunities for career growth and personal development.