Mechanical SME - Roads & Bridges

slihrms; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Job summary

slihrms is seeking a Mechanical SME to act as the technical authority for all mechanical engineering aspects of major infrastructure projects, including design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover of bridge-related and infrastructure mechanical systems.

The role demands extensive leadership, cross-disciplinary coordination, and hands-on oversight of quality, risk, and asset reliability throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred in related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or PE status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as the Mechanical SME for project management, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Review and validate mechanical designs, specifications, calculations, and submissions.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, ITS, and other disciplines.
• Lead testing, FAT/SAT, and handover activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support risk assessment, quality plans, and asset maintenance strategies.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical leadership

Design review

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering / Infrastructure Engineering / Engineering Management

Tools

CAD software

Engineering standards

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Mechanical SME will serve as the technical authority for all mechanical engineering aspects of the Projects, providing specialist expertise during design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover of bridge-related and infrastructure mechanical systems.

Your role

Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise

• Act as the lead Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Clients.
• Provide technical guidance and specialist support to project management, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Review and validate mechanical engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.
• Ensure project mechanical systems are designed and constructed in accordance with project requirements, international standards, and client guidelines.
• Lead technical reviews and provide recommendations for optimizing system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Design Review & Engineering Coordination

• Review mechanical design packages for compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Evaluate contractor shop drawings, material submittals, calculations, and technical proposals.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, ITS, utility, traffic, and architectural disciplines.
• Resolve design conflicts and multidisciplinary interface issues.
• Participate in value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
• Support technical approvals and design change assessments.

Construction Support & Technical Assurance

• Monitor construction activities related to mechanical systems installation.
• Verify installation quality and compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Review contractor method statements and installation procedures.
• Resolve site-related technical issues and oversee corrective actions.

Testing & Commissioning

• Lead mechanical testing and commissioning activities.
• Review commissioning plans and procedures.
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Verify system performance against design requirements.
• Ensure successful integration of mechanical systems with electrical, SCADA, and control systems.
• Support operational readiness reviews and handover processes.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with project quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs) for mechanical works.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action programs.
• Ensure mechanical deliverables meet required quality standards.

Asset Reliability & Maintainability

• Review mechanical designs for operational efficiency and lifecycle performance.
• Ensure maintainability considerations are incorporated into project designs.
• Support development of operation and maintenance strategies.
• Review spare parts requirements and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in asset management planning and handover activities.

Risk Management

• Identify technical risks associated with mechanical systems.
• Develop mitigation strategies and engineering solutions.
• Review constructability, operability, and maintainability risks.
• Provide recommendations for reducing lifecycle and operational risks.
• Support technical risk assessments and project reviews.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure mechanical systems are designed and installed in compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Support safe construction and commissioning activities.
• Participate in hazard identification and safety reviews.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Promote safe operation and maintenance practices.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Engineering Management is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status is highly desirable.
• Membership with recognized institutions such as IMechE, ASME, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within major infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting bridge, highway, transportation, or urban infrastructure developments.
• Previous experience on mega infrastructure projects valued above USD 250 million.
• GCC and Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.
• Expert-level mechanical technical knowledge.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination capabilities.
• Design review and engineering assurance expertise.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Testing and commissioning leadership.
• Risk management and constructability review capabilities.
• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• High level of professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to influence project decisions