Leads mechanical engineering activities across design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. Reviews calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, vendor documents, and technical deliverables. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, supports procurement and site execution, ensures compliance with standards and safety requirements, resolves technical issues, monitors schedules, and mentors junior engineers.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading and managing mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design and technical development through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover. The role requires strong technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to ensure that mechanical systems are designed and executed in accordance with applicable standards, specifications, safety requirements, quality requirements, and project schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical engineering design and technical activities for assigned projects.
- Review mechanical calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and technical documentation.
- Develop and review mechanical systems, layouts, equipment specifications, and engineering deliverables.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable international standards, codes, local regulations, and project specifications.
- Identify design issues, technical risks, and opportunities for optimization.
- Provide engineering solutions to complex technical and site-related problems.
- Coordinate mechanical engineering activities with civil, electrical, architectural, instrumentation, and other disciplines.
- Monitor engineering progress against project schedules and deliverables.
- Support procurement activities through preparation and review of technical specifications, RFQs, vendor documents, and technical evaluations.
- Review and approve vendor drawings, material submittals, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Provide technical support during installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Conduct site inspections and verify that mechanical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Lead and mentor junior and intermediate mechanical engineers.
- Review engineering deliverables and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
- Participate in design reviews, technical meetings,
Education & Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 8–12 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior engineering or leadership role.
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering design, project execution, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Strong knowledge of applicable international standards, codes, specifications, and engineering practices.
- Experience reviewing and approving engineering drawings, calculations, technical specifications, material submittals, and vendor documentation.
- Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC, HSE, inspection, testing, and commissioning requirements.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Navisworks, or similar, depending on the project requirements.
- Ability to identify technical issues, perform engineering assessments, and develop practical solutions.
- Strong project planning, coordination, reporting, and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and review the work of junior engineers
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