Mechanical Engineer - Piping and HVAC

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in piping and HVAC design with at least seven years of experience. You will lead review of drawings, calculations, and specifications, ensure compliance with ASME/ASHRAE standards, and coordinate across disciplines.

The role covers construction supervision, testing, and commissioning for major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates bring experience with large-scale utilities or mega-projects, knowledge of piping stress

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of direct mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong practical background in piping systems, HVAC, ducting, pumps, or mechanical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, utilities, industrial, or mega-project developments.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, pump hydraulics, pressure losses, and mechanical system design.
• Practical understanding of piping stress analysis, supports, expansion, and equipment connections.
• Ability to review duct static-pressure calculations, airflow requirements, and HVAC system performance.
• Working knowledge of ASME, ASHRAE, and other applicable international engineering standards.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, vendor documents, and construction method statements.
• Proficiency with Caesar II, Pipenet, AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable engineering software.
• Strong inspection, testing, commissioning, and technical reporting capability.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical design drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and equipment schedules.
• Assess piping layouts, hydraulic profiles, ducting systems, HVAC designs, and pumping-station arrangements.
• Verify compliance with ASME, ASHRAE, project specifications, approved design criteria, and client standards.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, access limitations, and maintenance issues before installation.
• Perform or verify fluid-flow calculations, pump sizing, pressure-loss analysis, and system-capacity assessments.
• Review piping stress calculations, support arrangements, expansion requirements, and equipment connections.
• Check duct sizing, static-pressure calculations, air-flow layouts, and ventilation requirements.
• Supervise the installation of piping, pumps, valves, fittings, supports, ductwork, and HVAC equipment.
• Confirm that mechanical installations follow approved drawings, specifications, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical works with civil, structural, electrical, architectural, and instrumentation teams.
• Resolve clashes involving pipe routes, equipment foundations, cable systems, structural elements, and access requirements.
• Evaluate technical bids for pumps, valves, piping materials, HVAC equipment, and mechanical accessories.
• Review vendor data sheets, compliance schedules, performance curves, certifications, and technical deviations.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests, equipment inspections, and vendor technical meetings where required.
• Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing of piping systems.
• Monitor flushing, cleaning, disinfection, leak testing, and system reinstatement activities.
• Witness duct leakage testing, air balancing, airflow measurements, and HVAC performance verification.
• Review pump testing, hydraulic performance, vibration readings, alignment checks, and operational results.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, system start-up, troubleshooting, and final acceptance.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, test documentation, engineering comments, and progress updates.
• Verify that as-built drawings, operating manuals, test certificates, and handover records are complete.
• Support safe construction practices related to pressure systems, lifting, confined spaces, and rotating equipment.

Skills

Piping design

HVAC systems

Ducting systems

Pumping stations

Fluid mechanics

Pump hydraulics

Piping stress analysis

ASME standards

ASHRAE standards

Caesar II

Pipenet

AutoCAD

Revit

Shop drawing review

Material submittals

Equipment evaluation

Pump selection

Valve selection

Pressure testing

Air balancing

Performance testing

Testing and commissioning

Construction supervision

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical reporting

Infrastructure projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Pipenet

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Piping and HVAC

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Mechanical Engineer – Piping and HVAC in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering opportunity focused on the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of piping networks, HVAC systems, ductwork, and high-capacity pumping stations. The role provides technical leadership across the design review, procurement, construction, and commissioning stages of major mechanical infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance with specifications, international codes, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review mechanical design drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and equipment schedules.
• Assess piping layouts, hydraulic profiles, ducting systems, HVAC designs, and pumping-station arrangements.
• Verify compliance with ASME, ASHRAE, project specifications, approved design criteria, and client standards.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability concerns, access limitations, and maintenance issues before installation.
• Perform or verify fluid‑flow calculations, pump sizing, pressure‑loss analysis, and system‑capacity assessments.
• Review piping stress calculations, support arrangements, expansion requirements, and equipment connections.
• Check duct sizing, static‑pressure calculations, air‑distribution layouts, and ventilation requirements.
• Supervise the installation of piping, pumps, valves, fittings, supports, ductwork, and HVAC equipment.
• Confirm that mechanical installations follow approved drawings, specifications, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical works with civil, structural, electrical, architectural, and instrumentation teams.
• Resolve clashes involving pipe routes, equipment foundations, cable systems, structural elements, and access requirements.
• Evaluate technical bids for pumps, valves, piping materials, HVAC equipment, and mechanical accessories.
• Review vendor data sheets, compliance schedules, performance curves, certifications, and technical deviations.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests, equipment inspections, and vendor technical meetings where required.
• Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing of piping systems.
• Monitor flushing, cleaning, disinfection, leak testing, and system reinstatement activities.
• Witness duct leakage testing, air balancing, airflow measurements, and HVAC performance verification.
• Review pump testing, hydraulic performance, vibration readings, alignment checks, and operational results.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, system start‑up, troubleshooting, and final acceptance.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, test documentation, engineering comments, and progress updates.
• Verify that as‑built drawings, operating manuals, test certificates, and handover records are complete.
• Support safe construction practices related to pressure systems, lifting, confined spaces, and rotating equipment.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7 years of direct mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong practical background in piping systems, HVAC, ducting, pumps, or mechanical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large‑scale infrastructure, utilities, industrial, or mega‑project developments.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, pump hydraulics, pressure losses, and mechanical system design.
• Practical understanding of piping stress analysis, supports, expansion, and equipment connections.
• Ability to review duct static‑pressure calculations, airflow requirements, and HVAC system performance.
• Working knowledge of ASME, ASHRAE, and other applicable international engineering standards.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, vendor documents, and construction method statements.
• Proficiency with Caesar II, Pipenet, AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable engineering software.
• Strong inspection, testing, commissioning, and technical reporting capability.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineers.
• Willingness to relocate to and work full‑time in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
• Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.
• Previous project experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC region is preferred.
• Exposure to NEOM, Red Sea developments, or comparable giga‑projects is highly desirable.

Skills Set

• Mechanical engineering
• Piping design
• HVAC systems
• Ducting systems
• Pumping stations
• Fluid mechanics
• Pump hydraulics
• Piping stress analysis
• Duct static pressure
• ASME standards
• ASHRAE standards
• Caesar II
• Pipenet
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Shop drawing review
• Material submittals
• Equipment evaluation
• Pump selection
• Valve selection
• Pressure testing
• Air balancing
• Performance testing
• Testing and commissioning
• Construction supervision
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Technical reporting
• Infrastructure projects