Riyadh Project Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration (NH3)

Daikin Europe NV; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Middle East & Africa in Riyadh seeks a Project Engineer - Refrigeration to drive successful execution of refrigeration projects across Saudi Arabia. You will oversee the full lifecycle from sales handover to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with contractual, quality, and HSE standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, 5+ years in industrial refrigeration or HVAC, and strong knowledge of NH3 and glycol systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in Industrial Refrigeration, HVAC, MEP or related projects.
• Knowledge of NH3 and glycol refrigeration systems; testing and commissioning.
• Familiar with NH3, CO2, HFCs, HCFCs, and CFCs refrigeration tech.
• Working knowledge of IIAR, ASHRAE and ASME standards.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Travel to project sites across KSA as required.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, specs, drawings, and contractual requirements following Sales handover.
• Support planning, scheduling, procurement, and site execution activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, logistics, subcontractors, clients, and consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Review submittals, drawings, method statements, and material approvals.
• Coordinate installation of Refrigeration systems, NH3 and glycol systems.
• Monitor site progress against drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Track project progress against schedules, milestones and planned activities.
• Prepare progress reports and provide updates to the Project Manager and management.
• Identify technical and execution issues and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Support cost control and ensure efficient utilization of materials and resources.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities for Industrial Refrigeration systems.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical and site-related issues.
• Coordinate inspections, snagging, and punch-list closure with clients and consultants.
• Ensure completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, warranties, and handover documents.
• Support final client handover and project close-out.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

PMP certification

Job description

Daikin Middle East & Africa in Riyadh seeks a Project Engineer - Refrigeration to drive successful execution of refrigeration projects across Saudi Arabia. You will oversee the full lifecycle from sales handover to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with contractual, quality, and HSE standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, 5+ years in industrial refrigeration or HVAC, and strong knowledge of NH3 and glycol systems.