KSAN Mechanical Engineer

Artelia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KSA authority accreditation knowledge

LEED accreditation knowledge

Job summary

Artelia is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver HVAC design for aviation facilities such as terminals, MRO hangars, and control towers in Saudi Arabia. You will manage design through concept to construction, ensure local regulations and international standards are met, and coordinate with MEP, BIM, and authorities.

8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and SCE professional grade preferred; aviation domain is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience on Saudi Arabia or GCC projects, aviation domain preferred.
• Professional grade certification from Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of HVAC systems, including chilled water and ducting.
• Perform calculations (pressure head, ESP, sizing) and ensure smoke management and control sequences.
• Lead BIM coordination, clash detection with Navisworks and BIM platforms.
• Obtain local authority approvals and NOC/permits for design documents.

Skills

Aviation project knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Saudi Council of Engineers professional grade

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

HAP / IES

BIM 360 / ACC

Job description

1 - MISSION

To provide mechanical engineering building utilities design for aviation related projects including airport terminals, MRO hangars and control towers.The Mechanical Engineer supports all project design phases—from concept to construction and commissioning—ensuring compliance with local authority regulations, aviation requirements and international standards.He/She contributes to delivering safe, efficient, and high-performance facilities across aviation projects.

2 - LINE AND STAFF RELATIONS

The Mechanical Engineer will report to the Lead Engineer or Design Manager.

He/She will work in coordination with:

• MEP Engineers, Architects, Structural, Electrical, and Civil Engineers
• BIM Manager and BIM Modellers
• Contractors and sub-consultants during design and site phases
• Statutory authorities including:
• Municipality
• Civil Defence
• Saudi Energy / SWA
• Aviation authorities

3 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A– Design & Engineering:

• HVAC systems
• Chilled water
• Ducting
• FCU / AHU / Fans
• Calculations (pressure head, ESP, sizing, …)
• Smoke management
• Control / Sequence of operation
• BMS
• Codes and standards compliance

B- Authorities Approval / NOC / Permits:

• Obtaining local and necessary authorities approval for design documents

C – BIM & Digital Coordination:

• Competently uses BIM in design process
• Coordination and clash detection processes using Navisworks and BIM platforms (BIM 360 / ACC)

4 - PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Saudi national
• Min. 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Experience in KSA or GCC projects
• Aviation project experience preferred (terminals, hangars, etc)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) certified - Professional grade

Extras

• KSA authority accreditation/knowledge
• LEED accreditation/knowledge

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks
• HAP / IES
• BIM 360 / ACC