Field Engineer - Mechanical

Snc-Lavalin; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical to supervise mechanical construction activities on a large-scale development project. You will ensure HVAC, piping, drainage and fire protection systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per drawings, specs, and codes while coordinating with MEP teams and contractors.

Reporting to the Resident Engineer, you will review shop drawings, lead QA/QC, monitor progress, and ensure safety and quality across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years total experience in mechanical engineering and construction supervision.
• 5+ years as Mechanical Field/Site Engineer on major building projects.
• Experience with large-scale buildings and hospitality developments.
• Experience in Site Supervision Consultancy or Engineering Consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical construction works per drawings, specs and contract.
• Monitor HVAC, piping, drainage, and related systems installation.
• Review contractor shop drawings, submittals and method statements.
• Verify compliance with submittals and project specs.
• Conduct site inspections ensuring quality workmanship.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical and specialist systems.
• Witness tests, pressure tests, balancing, and commissioning procedures.
• Support QA/QC requirements for all mechanical installations.
• Maintain progress reporting and document control.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Quality & safety awareness

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Coordination & reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASHRAE standards

NFPA

SMACNA

IPC

Saudi codes

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer - Mechanical to supervise and monitor mechanical construction activities for a prestigious large-scale development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and applicable codes. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, MEP team, contractors, and stakeholders, the Field Engineer - Mechanical will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex building services systems across convention centers, hospitality facilities, hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developments.

Your role

• Supervise and inspect mechanical construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor installation activities related to HVAC systems, chilled water networks, ventilation systems, plumbing, drainage, firefighting systems, LPG systems, fuel systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions related to mechanical works.
• Verify that mechanical equipment and materials comply with approved submittals and project specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to approved installation standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and construction progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate mechanical works with architectural, structural, electrical, and specialist systems to avoid clashes and interface issues.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, pressure tests, flushing operations, balancing activities, and commissioning procedures.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs), technical clarifications, and field change requests.
• Ensure implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements for all mechanical installations.
• Monitor compliance with international standards, local regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and project specifications.
• Identify technical issues, construction constraints, and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify quantity measurements and completed works for progress reporting and payment certification purposes.
• Support project controls and reporting teams by providing accurate progress updates.
• Participate in project meetings, technical workshops, coordination meetings, and site inspections.
• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented during all mechanical activities.
• Assist in managing snagging and de-snagging activities related to mechanical systems.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, integrated system testing, and performance verification activities.
• Support operational readiness, training, and handover of mechanical systems to the client and end users.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and project documentation.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of overall professional experience in mechanical engineering and construction supervision.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Field Engineer, Mechanical Site Engineer, or Mechanical Inspector on major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centres, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial complexes, or hospitality projects.
• Experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, plumbing, drainage, firefighting systems, and mechanical building services.
• Experience reviewing mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with international standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IPC, and relevant Saudi codes and regulations.
• Strong understanding of testing, adjusting, balancing (TAB), commissioning, and handover processes.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and smart building technologies is desirable.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, inspection processes, and construction management practices.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC projects is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting capabilities.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.