Mechanical Engineer - Saudi National

Role overview

Engineering and design coordination

• Review and coordinate mechanical engineering activities across aviation and infrastructure project packages.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, equipment schedules, reports, and design documents.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, fire and life safety, ICT, and architectural disciplines.
• Support HVAC, plumbing, drainage, pumping, utilities, and other applicable specialist mechanical systems.
• Review equipment selections, technical specifications, data sheets, vendor submissions, and contractor technical submittals.
• Support material submittals, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and other technical submissions.

Construction, testing, and handover

• Review installation works and conduct site inspections for compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support construction teams and resolve technical issues; respond to RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and site issues.
• Coordinate quality inspections and testing and support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and functional performance testing.
• Review commissioning procedures and verify system performance against approved design requirements.
• Support equipment start-up, functional testing, balancing, pressure testing, flushing, and system verification as applicable.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, testing records, commissioning documentation, and handover dossiers.

Project delivery and standards

• Coordinate mechanical interfaces and system integration with existing and new airport infrastructure.
• Review design changes, technical alternatives, and modifications and provide engineering recommendations.
• Identify design coordination issues, constructability concerns, and technical risks and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with Procurement and vendors on technical requirements, equipment delivery, inspections, and documentation.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings, monitor deliverables and actions, and support reports and progress updates.
• Support value engineering, constructability, HSE compliance, continuous improvement, and lessons learned.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, inspectors, and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, IPC, IMC, SMACNA, ASTM, ISO, and project-specific standards.

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.
• Good understanding of mechanical building services and infrastructure systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.