Senior Mechanical Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Project Management and Construction Management Division. This exciting role involves serving as a technical representative on crucial design issues related to stormwater and potable water systems. You will be part of a significant infrastructure project in Jeddah, contributing your expertise in wet utilities design and quality control. The company offers generous expatriate salary packages and comprehensive relocation assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous expatriate salary packages

Career development opportunities

Full relocation assistance

Confidential application process

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in wet utilities design and construction observation.
• Ability to advise on technical issues and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical representative on stormwater and sanitary sewers.
• Oversee construction supervisory review inspections.

Skills

Wet utility design

Quality control

Construction observation

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering

Job description

KEO International Consultants is a highly ranked and award-winning planning, architecture, engineering, and project and construction management firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within KEO’s Project Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) Division as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will serve as a technical representative on stormwater, sanitary sewers, irrigation, and potable water-related design issues, field inspection disputes, quality management observation, and document review. You will be part of the project management team during the infrastructure construction phase of a large 9,000-unit master-planned community in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:

1. Ability to advise the Project Management team and Client on technical issues regarding the interface with utility agencies, contractual compliance, and quality standards.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of wet utility design, procurement, construction means, methods, and codes.
3. Ability to oversee and comment on the Construction Supervisory review inspection on behalf of the Project Management team.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
5. Mature relationship-building skills.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Hydraulic Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in wet utilities design, quality control, and construction observation.

Previous experience within a consultancy is beneficial, and prior experience in the Gulf Region is advantageous.

KEO offers long-term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages, and dynamic career development opportunities. We also provide full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you and your family through the relocation process.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

About The Company

Founded in 1964, KEO delivers world-class professional design and management services. KEO offers award-winning architectural design, progressive infrastructure engineering, and highly ranked project and construction management known for quality and professionalism. KEO is one of the largest AEP/PMCM firms and has consistently ranked in ENR's top 200 International Design Firms and Top 20 International PM rankings (2004-2010). BD World recently ranked KEO #40 in the Top 100 Architects in the world.

KEO strives to be recognized globally and regionally as one of the finest project consultancy firms, contributing to client success wherever we work.