Sr. Design Engineer – Mechanical

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesma & Partners in Saudi Arabia seeks an engineer/designer to implement technical expertise across projects, ensuring designs align with visions and regulatory requirements. You will support design integration through the full project lifecycle and uphold ISO-related standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating KPIs, managing design schedules, addressing RFIs/TQs, and promoting sustainable practices with durable materials. An EPC background and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Certifications in AutoCAD or quality engineering are a plus.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental processes and ensure work is controlled and consistent.
• Evaluate KPIs for engineering design to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain design schedules and resources aligned with project timelines.
• Address RFIs and TQs to deliver accurate designs across projects.
• Support engineers and project managers in integrating designs across lifecycle.
• Use BIM/VDC tools to deliver high-quality, innovative design proposals.
• Study drawings to ensure adherence to project vision and specs.
• Promote sustainable practices and durable materials across the project.

Skills

Cost Control

Budgeting

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Alignment

HSSE Compliance

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Action Oriented

Communicates Effectively

Self-Development

Situational Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

AutoCAD Certified Professional

Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

To implement technical expertise across projects relating to engineering and design processes, by conducting innovative design solutions while upholding best practices, and adhering to regulatory requirements to ensure the accurate realization of engineering designs aligned with project visions and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all relevant departmental processes, policies, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance with the organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value-driven culture within the organization.
• Evaluate and analyze progress of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to Engineering design, to gain an understanding of the project’s design criteria, specifications, and progress to assess if relevant design practices and standards are adhered to across project lifecycles.
• Implement and maintain design schedules, and effective resources to support that the design process and its alignment with operations and overall project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor compliance with design goals and relevant certification.
• Address and elevate Requests for Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs) Requests for client review and clarification based on Project Design Criteria and specifications to deliver accurate designs across projects.
• Support other engineers, and Project Managers, in integrating engineering designs and standards throughout the entire project lifecycle (project planning, design, construction, and operations).
• Develop and update detailed plans to deliver high-quality designs that support overall project specifications, whilst upholding relevant engineering standards.
• Effectively implement the use of supporting tools (e.g., VDC, BIM) related to the overall design plan, upholding quality designs across projects to deliver accurate and innovative design proposals to clients across projects.
• Study schematic designs and drawings across construction projects to evaluate their adherence to the overall project vision and specifications, supporting critical decisions regarding design challenges, modifications, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the implementation of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, and promote the use of durable materials to minimize the need for material replacements across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle to integrate design disciplines (architectural, structural mechanical) and ensure QA checks across all architectural design processes, to contribute to overall project success.
• Evaluate and review design deliverables and design solutions across construction project phases to assess their alignment with project specifications and industry best practices.
• Research local and global regulations and legislation of the engineering industry to report on relevant changes where required across project design practices.
• Maintain compliance with local and global legislation and regulation (e.g., International Organization for Standardization (ISO)) related to architectural design and drawing to ensure compliance and obtain relevant architectural certification.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in compliance with internal policies and guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet department requirements, policies, and quality standards.

Experience Required

• 0-4 years’ related experience in roles within similar positions.
• Experience in the EPC industry.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, or any other related field.
• AutoCAD Certified Professional, Certified Quality Engineer, or other similar certifications.

Skills Required

• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
• Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment
• HSSE Regulation & Compliance
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Self-Development
• Situational Adaptability

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company: Nesma & Partners is a Saudi contracting company delivering construction, infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. It recruits across engineering, project management, construction, commercial, planning, procurement, safety, quality, finance, human resources, and technical support.

Department / Functional Area: Engineering

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)