Senior Mechanical Engineer

Royal Haskoning; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Haskoning in Riyadh seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for live data centre projects, delivering 3D models, drawings and commissioning support across cross-border teams.

You will leverage Revit proficiency, BIM360/CDE familiarity, and over a decade of experience in data centres or critical facilities while engaging with clients and regulators. The role offers a solid benefits package and long-term development in a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• A technical university degree in mechanical engineering.
• At least 10 years experience and 5+ years in mechanical design of data centres or other critical facilities.
• Strong proficiency in Revit.
• Good knowledge of standard practices, codes and regulations in the design and construction industry.
• KSA or Middle East experience required.
• Excellent English required; Arabic a strong advantage.
• Affinity with BIM360, CDE or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver mechanical work packages across multiple projects.
• Define scope, design and management objectives; deliver project documentation for contractors, vendors and regulators.
• Write technical specifications and reports.
• Assist the project manager in cost reviews and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and ongoing professional development.
• Review contractor pre-qualifications and prepare tender evaluation summaries.
• Evaluate proposals and recommendations to clients regarding vendor selection.
• Represent Haskoning at factory acceptance tests, site testing and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team across borders, native and home based.

Skills

10+ years experience

Data centre/critical facilities design

Revit proficiency

English proficiency

Arabic advantage

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

BIM360

CDE

Job description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be working with some of the most demanding customers in the world and collaborating proactively with colleagues across the globe Our MCF projects require specific and advanced knowledge and skills beyond the standard features of a building A proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer is what our clients need They also require consultants and engineers who think along with them and increasingly demand more detailed designs in 3D up to working documentation level You will be helping them with exactly that Our Brown Field Services team is always working in a live Data Centre and your daily work will include risk management executing assessments and testing and commissioning protocols

Your main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Managing and delivering mechanical work packages in multiple projects
• Identifying the scope, design and management objectives and delivering project documentation while ensuring the quality and flow of information required for contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities
• Writing technical specifications and reports
• Assisting the project manager in the preparation review of project costs and risk assessments
• Developing and maintaining vendor relationships ensuring continuous technical professional development
• Reviewing contractor pre-qualifications and preparing tender evaluation summaries for tender reviews
• Evaluating proposals and recommendations to the client regarding vendor selection
• Writing technical specifications for tenders
• Representing Haskoning on factory acceptance tests and site testing amp commissioning activities and communicating the status of projects to internal directors and external stakeholders clients on an ad-hoc and formal basis

You will work within a multidisciplinary team where your work will be cross borders native and home based

In addition to participating in projects you naturally also contribute to the optimization of our internal business processes and to safeguarding and sharing knowledge within your field

What you bring

You are an entrepreneurial result oriented proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude

Besides that you have

• A technical university degree in mechanical engineering
• At least 10 years experience and 5 years of relevant working experience in mechanical design of data centres or other critical facilities
• Strong proficiency in Revit is a must
• Good knowledge of standard practices, codes and regulations in the design and construction industry
• A good understanding of the daily operational business of our clients
• An entrepreneurial proactive and flexible attitude
• KSA or Middle East experience required
• Excellent English required
• Arabic a strong advantage
• Plus affinity with BIM360, CDE or similar platforms

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success

That s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being

What we offer A solid foundation A competitive base salary aligned with your skills and experience and with annual increases including 4 working days per week from the Riyadh office and 1 remote working day 25 days of annual leave per year Annual return flight ticket Medical insurance coverage Prioritisation of your well-being by offering flexibility support and a strong sense of community to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand Development opportunities A wide range of training and development programs including tailored learning paths learning weeks and various knowledge-sharing groups Informal and inclusive culture A welcoming and open environment where people come first diversity is embraced team spirit is high and everyone is approachable And with voluntary social and sports activities and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning A long-term position with strong development opportunities a laptop and a company cell phone A workplace in our Riyadh office KSA The opportunity to work with one of the leading Data Centre design and engineering teams globally

At Haskoning we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

At Haskoning we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered

Our mission of Enhancing Society Together drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual's unique background identity and perspective

Regardless of your experience background age gender or other personal characteristics you are welcome here

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute

Read more about our ED amp I initiatives on our dedicated webpage

You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude

Besides that, you have:

• A technical university degree in mechanical engineering
• At least 10 years experience and 5+ years of relevant working experience in mechanical design of data centres or other critical facilities
• Strong proficiency in Revit is a must
• Good knowledge of standard practices, codes and regulations in the design and construction industry
• A good understanding of the daily operational business of our clients
• An entrepreneurial, proactive, and flexible attitude
• KSA or Middle East experience required, excellent English required, Arabic a strong advantage, plus affinity with BIM360, CDE or similar platforms