Mechanical engineer

Job Title

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilitiessite Execution & Supervision

• Supervise the installation of water distribution networks, wastewater networks, transmission pipelines, force mains, gravity sewer lines, valve chambers, meter chambers, air valve chambers, washout chambers, and service connections.
• Monitor the installation of pipes, valves, fittings, pumps, mechanical equipment, supports, flanges, flexible joints, and associated systems.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, installation procedures, alignment requirements, flow directions, and burial depths.

Technical Review & Coordination

• Review mechanical drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction documents.
• Identify design conflicts, site constraints, and technical issues, and coordinate solutions with the project team and consultants.
• Support the preparation of RFIs, material take-offs, and as-built documentation.

Materials & Equipment Management

• Inspect and monitor the delivery, storage, and installation of mechanical materials and equipment.
• Verify compliance with approved technical submittals, quality certifications, and project specifications.
• Reject non-conforming or damaged materials when necessary.

Pumping Stations & Mechanical Equipment

• Supervise the installation of pumps, suction and discharge piping, non-return valves, isolation valves, instrumentation, lifting systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate closely with electrical and control teams to ensure proper integration and commissioning readiness.

Testing & Commissioning

• Supervise hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, leakage testing, flushing, and disinfection activities.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning of pumps, valves, and mechanical systems.
• Monitor operational performance parameters including pressure, flow, vibration, noise, and equipment functionality.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Prepare and submit inspection requests (IRs) and support quality inspections.
• Maintain records of testing activities, completed works, and installed quantities.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.
• Assist in the preparation of final handover documentation, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements during excavation works, lifting operations, confined space activities, pressure testing, and pipeline installations.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Stop unsafe work activities and report safety concerns immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in pipeline networks, pumping stations, reservoirs, valves, pumps, and mechanical installations.
• Strong knowledge of hydrostatic testing, flushing, disinfection, commissioning, and construction practices.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience supervising pipeline and pumping station installations.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with civil, electrical, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and site management capabilities.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and monitor project progress against schedules.

Reporting Line

How To Apply