Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Act as the discipline engineer responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical and piping engineering services.
• Lead concept development, engineering studies, detailed design, and preparation of engineering deliverables in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Verify, review, and sign off on technical designs, specifications, calculations, and bid documents.
• Provide expert technical advice and discipline support throughout all project stages.
• Ensure technical integrity, safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to approved engineering standards.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Deliver engineering services in line with project schedules, cost, and quality requirements.
• Develop, update, and monitor engineering schedules for in-house activities and support FEED / EPIC project planning.
• Coordinate and review multi-disciplinary work scopes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and constructability.
• Review and approve method statements from contractors and liaise to resolve technical issues.
• Evaluate technical bid packages and assess vendor and contractor technical compliance and capability.
• Review and approve technical deviations, waivers, and variations from approved codes, standards, and practices.

Standards, Assurance & Compliance

• Apply and ensure compliance with international and company (e.g., QatarEnergy) standards relevant to the discipline.
• Support discipline heads in managing and maintaining discipline standards.
• Participate in technical assurance, standardization, and governance activities.
• Assess suitability of proposed deviations from company or international standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of a team of engineers delivering mechanical and piping services.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support competency development and structured training, including mentoring engineers under development.
• Contribute to the professional development of national engineers through coaching and on-the-job training.

Decision-Making & Accountability

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Take accountability for engineering decisions, technical integrity, and safety outcomes.
• Assess and recommend the technical suitability of tenderers and contractors.
• Ensure timely resolution of engineering challenges, including interface issues with adjacent disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• MMUP Grade A Certification (preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in large buildings, infrastructure, and civil or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of international engineering standards and company-specific standards relevant to piping and mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in piping and mechanical engineering analysis software, such as CAESAR II.
• Strong skills in engineering drafting and modeling tools, including AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D piping and mechanical modeling is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the latest engineering design tools and digital engineering practices.