Mechanical Engineer - Saudi National

Role overview

Engineering and construction responsibilities

• Review mechanical activities, drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, reports, and design documents across project packages.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, fire and life safety, ICT, and architectural disciplines.
• Support HVAC, plumbing, drainage, pumping, utilities, fire protection interfaces, and specialist mechanical systems.
• Review equipment selections, technical specifications, data sheets, and supplier and contractor submittals for compliance.
• Support material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and technical submissions.
• Review installation work, support construction teams, resolve site technical issues, and respond to RFIs, queries, and design clarifications.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor compliance, and coordinate inspections and testing with Quality teams.

Commissioning and project coordination

• Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional performance testing, startup, balancing, pressure testing, flushing, and system verification.
• Review commissioning procedures and verify mechanical system performance against approved design requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical interfaces and integration with existing and new airport infrastructure.
• Review design changes and alternatives; identify constructability issues and technical risks and recommend mitigation.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors on technical requirements, equipment delivery, inspections, and documentation.
• Participate in coordination meetings, track engineering actions, and support technical reports and progress updates.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing records, commissioning documentation, and handover dossiers.
• Support value engineering, constructability, safety coordination, continuous improvement, and lessons learned; provide guidance to junior engineers and site teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in airport, aviation, infrastructure, buildings, utilities, or major construction projects.
• Understanding of mechanical building services and infrastructure systems and of design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.

Technical skills

• Mechanical engineering design; HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, pumps, mechanical equipment, water supply, utilities, and mechanical piping.
• Equipment selection, technical specifications, shop drawing and technical submittal review, material submittals, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• RFIs, technical queries, site engineering, construction support, testing and commissioning, system balancing, pressure testing, flushing, and equipment inspection.
• Constructability review, engineering change management, multidisciplinary coordination, as-built and O&M documentation, and technical reporting.
• Applicable standards include ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, IPC, IMC, SMACNA, ASTM, ISO, and project-specific requirements.
• AutoCAD, BIM, or Revit awareness; MS Office and technical reporting.

Preferred qualifications and working approach

• Professional Engineering certification is preferred; PMP or equivalent project management training is an advantage.
• LEED, CEM, ASHRAE, and relevant HSE certifications are advantageous depending on project requirements.
• Strong technical and analytical ability, engineering judgment, problem-solving, communication, coordination, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under demanding schedules; commitment to safety, quality, and compliance; willingness to mentor junior engineers.