Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical package design during the PDP and FEED phases.
• Prepare proposals for PDP and FEED projects.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Apply strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO, NFPA, IEC) and regulations (HCIS, RCER).
• Interpret project standards and specifications, analyze vendor/contractor exceptions, and offer technical support for stationary equipment issues.
• Review, update, and develop company standards related to mechanical packages.
• Manage all activities related to the development and review of mechanical package engineering deliverables during basic and detailed engineering phases of major projects.
• Utilize engineering software such as PV Elite and/or COMPRESS, and review stress analysis (FEA) reports against international standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates based in Saudi Arabia are highly considered.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in petrochemical, fertilizer, refining, oil, or gas industrial environments is required.
• At least 10 years of this experience should be with a recognized international FEED/EPC contractor, performing mechanical package engineering for greenfield and brownfield facilities in the petrochemical or related chemical and fertilizer industries.
• Experience across the complete project cycle (basic and detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support) for greenfield/brownfield projects, typically with FEED project sizes of approximately 150,000 hours.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving operational and design issues.
• Proficiency in mechanical package design, specifically related to PDP and FEED.
• Experience in pre-tender stage design.
• Ability to manage scheduling, man-hour control, productivity, and status reporting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest technical developments in relevant fields of expertise.
• Experience supporting procurement activities to meet client and vendor requirements.
• Required Skills
• In-depth experience in mechanical package design for PDP and FEED.
• Strong knowledge of international codes (API, ASME, ISO, PIP) and industrial practices related to stationary equipment, machinery, and mechanical packages.
• Capability to interpret project standards and specifications effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge for managing all activities related to mechanical package engineering deliverables.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as PV Elite and/or COMPRESS.

Application Process

• Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to apply for this role to contribute to building a better world through innovative project solutions.