Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

IC İÇTAŞ İNŞAAT / IC ICTAS CONSTRUCTION; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

IC İçtaş Construction seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a major road project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 8–10 years of experience in infrastructure, water, and drainage systems, with strong BIM and software skills.

You will lead mechanical design coordination across disciplines, ensure compliance with international codes and Saudi standards, and support construction and handover phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of mechanical design experience in major infrastructure, transportation, highway, or urban development projects.
• Experience in water networks, sewerage systems, stormwater drainage, irrigation systems, firefighting networks, and pumping stations.
• Strong knowledge of international design standards and codes such as NFPA, AWWA, ASHRAE, ASME, and relevant Saudi regulations.
• Proficiency in hydraulic design and software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, Civil 3D, AutoCAD.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design coordination and BIM environments.
• Strong understanding of design review processes, technical documentation, and project delivery requirements.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Previous Middle East and Saudi Arabia project experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of mechanical systems for large-scale road and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering designs, calculations, technical specifications, BOQs, and construction drawings.
• Design and coordinate potable water, irrigation, stormwater drainage, sewerage, firefighting, and pumping station systems.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with project requirements, international codes, Saudi regulations, and client specifications.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and system sizing for pipelines, pumping systems, storage tanks, and related facilities.
• Coordinate utility interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, and road design disciplines.
• Review and approve technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Support value engineering studies to optimize project costs, constructability, and operation.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure BIM coordination and clash detection activities are completed per project requirements.

Skills

Water networks

Sewerage systems

Stormwater drainage

Irrigation systems

Firefighting networks

Pumping stations

NFPA

AWWA

ASHRAE

ASME

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

BIM

Design review processes

Project delivery

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

IC İçtaş Construction is a global brand with over 50 years of experience in domestic and international projects. Since its establishment, the company has successfully completed numerous projects ranging from airports, ports, marinas, roads, and bridges to high-speed railways, high-capacity power plants, and tourism facilities.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team for our road project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8-10 years of mechanical design experience in major infrastructure, transportation, highway, or urban development projects.
• Proven experience in water networks, sewerage systems, stormwater drainage, irrigation systems, firefighting networks, and pumping stations.
• Strong knowledge of international design standards and codes such as NFPA, AWWA, ASHRAE, ASME, and relevant Saudi regulations.
• Proficiency in hydraulic design and engineering software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design coordination and BIM environments.
• Strong understanding of design review processes, technical documentation, and project delivery requirements.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Previous Middle East and Saudi Arabia project experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of mechanical systems for large-scale road and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering designs, calculations, technical specifications, BOQs, and construction drawings.
• Design and coordinate potable water, irrigation, stormwater drainage, sewerage, firefighting, and pumping station systems.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with project requirements, international codes, Saudi regulations, and client specifications.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and system sizing for pipelines, pumping systems, storage tanks, and associated infrastructure facilities.
• Coordinate utility interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, and road design disciplines.
• Review and approve technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals from consultants and contractors.
• Support value engineering studies to optimize project costs, constructability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure BIM coordination and clash detection activities are completed in line with project requirements.