Senior Mechanical Engineer
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 1 week ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our supervision team in Riyadh for large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnel systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in construction supervision, design review, and quality assurance, working closely with contractors and stakeholders to ensure technical compliance and successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our supervision team in Riyadh for large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnel systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in construction supervision, design review, and quality assurance, working closely with contractors and stakeholders to ensure technical compliance and successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and inspect mechanical works (e.g., tunnel ventilation, firefighting systems, drainage pumps, lighting systems) on infrastructure projects.
- Review and comment on design submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements for mechanical systems.
- Ensure all mechanical installations conform to project specifications, standards, and applicable codes (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA).
- Coordinate closely with other disciplines (civil, electrical, structural) and ensure interface alignment on-site.
- Monitor contractors’ progress and workmanship, flag deviations, and lead resolution of mechanical-related issues.
- Attend progress and technical meetings; report regularly to the client and project team.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations on all mechanical aspects.
- Lead inspections and testing of mechanical systems (e.g., tunnel ventilation fans, fire pumps, HVAC systems, pressure tests).
- Provide input to change requests, claims, and technical variations related to mechanical scope.
- Assist in the preparation of handover documents and commissioning plans.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in the GCC on infrastructure/transportation projects.
- Previous experience with a construction supervision consultant is mandatory.
- Proven experience in mechanical works related to tunnels, bridges, highways, and road infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of MEP installations in tunnel and road projects.
- Familiarity with international standards such as NFPA, ASHRAE, EN, BS, and ISO.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in using software tools such as AutoCAD, MS Office, and project documentation systems.
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