Technical Engineer Mechanical
Role Overview
Taj Dhabi is seeking a Technical Engineer – Mechanical to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for providing technical engineering and coordination support for mechanical works throughout the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on the QRV project and associated large-scale infrastructure and building services works. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and is exclusively open to Saudi nationals.
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About the Role
Taj Dhabi is seeking a Technical Engineer – Mechanical to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for providing technical engineering and coordination support for mechanical works throughout the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on the QRV project and associated large-scale infrastructure and building services works. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and is exclusively open to Saudi nationals.
Key Responsibilities
- Review mechanical design drawings, specifications, BOQs, contract documents, and equipment schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, water supply, firefighting, and other mechanical systems relevant to the QRV project.
- Prepare, review, coordinate, and follow up on mechanical shop drawings, technical submittals, material submittals, method statements, and calculations.
- Identify discrepancies, design gaps, missing information, interface issues, and constructability concerns in IFC/design information.
- Prepare and follow up on RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and engineering submissions with consultants and stakeholders.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with Electrical, Architectural, Structural, Civil, and BIM disciplines for multidisciplinary integration.
- Provide technical support to construction teams for mechanical installation, coordination, sequencing, and site technical issues.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers regarding technical requirements, equipment selection, and material compliance.
- Review technical data, catalogues, calculations, and material proposals for compliance with project specifications.
- Support technical evaluation and comparison of proposed mechanical equipment, materials, and alternative engineering solutions.
- Assist procurement activities by reviewing technical requirements for mechanical long-lead items and vendor documentation.
- Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews, proposing solutions to improve system performance and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate with BIM teams to review mechanical models, resolve clashes, and ensure consistency with site requirements.
- Ensure mechanical deliverables comply with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), international standards, and project specifications.
- Maintain and update technical trackers for shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, and approvals.
- Participate in technical coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Support QA/QC teams in resolving technical issues related to inspections, NCRs, material approvals, and testing.
- Provide technical support during testing, commissioning, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB), and system handover activities.
- Assist with the preparation and review of as-built drawings, O&M documentation, and final handover requirements.
- Monitor technical deliverables against the project programme and highlight potential delays.
- Perform other technical duties as assigned by the Technical Manager / MEP Manager.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting.
- Proficiency in reviewing design information, preparing technical submissions, and coordinating with various disciplines.
- Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and applicable international standards.
- Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- This position is exclusively open to Saudi nationals.
- Saudi nationals only
Work Environment
- The role will be based at project sites and/or Technical Department offices as required. It involves close collaboration with Technical Management, Engineering, BIM, Construction, Procurement, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The environment is dynamic and deadline-driven, supporting large-scale and complex construction projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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