Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineering Supervisor to oversee the design of HVAC and mechanical systems for the King Salman International Airport project. The role demands a bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience, involving close collaboration with contractors and project management teams to ensure design meets international standards. This position offers a full-time office-based work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years mechanical systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems design and national design codes.
• Experience with energy conservation and sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise customer’s designers and contractors.
• Review technical submissions from designers and contractors.
• Coordinate mechanical systems design with other project disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

HVAC systems

Project management

Building management systems

AutoCAD

BIM processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Single

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Riyadh

Bechtel has a long history of delivering major infrastructure projects worldwide. Our capabilities span from initial planning and investment through start-up and operations, serving sectors including Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology. We support projects from concept to turnover, delivering outcomes that align with our customers’ objectives.

Bechtel has been involved in many airport projects, including within the GCC region. Bechtel Saudi Arabian Company has been appointed to provide project management consultancy services for the development of a state-of-the-art international airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Salman International Airport is planned to have substantial capacity by 2030 and beyond, with multiple terminals and facilities as described below.

Bechtel will provide project management consultancy services for three new terminals: Terminal 6 (new build low-cost carrier terminal, gross floor area approximately 450,000 m2, capacity 20 million passengers per annum); Iconic Terminal (new build, gross floor area approximately 1,000,000 m2, capacity 40–45 million passengers per annum); and a Private Aviation Terminal and hangars for VIPs and business jet passengers.

Job Summary:

• In this role, you will report to the MEP Lead and be accountable for supervising and managing the work of the customer’s designers and contractors in the delivery of design for the airport terminal buildings mechanical systems design, including HVAC systems, emergency ventilation systems, pumping systems, horizontal & vertical transportation systems (elevators, escalators and moving walks), and building maintenance systems.
• You will prepare estimates, work plans, progress reports and assist with the tender, evaluation and award recommendations for the MEP contractor(s).
• You will coordinate and collaborate with other teams such as the Terminal Delivery teams, Stakeholder Management, Contracts & Procurement and Start-up/Commissioning as required through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Your technical expertise and coordination will ensure outcomes meet customer and project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervision and management of the customer’s designers and contractors in the delivery of terminal buildings mechanical systems design.
• Review of technical submissions from designers and contractors relating to mechanical systems.
• Support to Contracts & Procurement in the delivery of design to support procurement and post tender technical evaluation and award recommendations.
• Monitoring & reporting on the progress and performance of the customer’s designers and contractors.
• Coordination with the Stakeholder Management team to ensure that all required permits and approvals are achieved in a timely manner throughout the project life cycle.
• Support to Construction & Quality delivery teams during the execution of the works relating to terminal buildings mechanical systems, including resolution of requests for information, field change requests, non-conformance reports and work inspection requests.
• Support the undertaking of vendor factory testing & inspections for mechanical systems.
• Support to Start-Up/Commissioning team from the outset to ensure that start-up/commissioning and hand-over requirements are addressed early in the design process and support the conduct of testing and commissioning during the execution of the works.
• Coordinate mechanical systems design with other project disciplines, review project design criteria, vendor submissions, construction inspection records and startup test reports.
• Coordinate mechanical systems design integration across numerous contracts, work packages and stakeholders.
• Liaison with customer representatives as the subject matter expert and accountable person for delivery of mechanical systems engineering documentation, including presentations and reporting as required.
• Undertake audits, reports and present findings of designer, contractor, stakeholder and project team application and adherence to engineering processes and policies.
• Support the production of verification packages to facilitate turnover of completed mechanical systems and facilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years mechanical systems engineering experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with mechanical systems design including HVAC systems, emergency ventilation systems, pumping systems, horizontal & vertical transportation systems (elevators, escalators and moving walks) and building maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with applicable national and international design codes.
• Familiarity with sustainability design requirements applicable to conservation of energy and water supplies and third party sustainability accreditation requirements such as LEED.
• Understanding of airline industry and international regulatory codes, standards and design criteria relating to airport design.
• Experience with integration of airport mechanical systems into building management systems.
• Knowledge of interface management and the management of system to civil and system to system interfaces.
• Working knowledge and production ability with computer-aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes, including experience designing projects in BIM platforms, particularly Revit and Navisworks.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e-mail their request to [e-mail].