Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to enhance our team based in Riyadh, contributing to building design projects throughout Saudi Arabia. The role centers on crafting mechanical designs, detailed drawings, engineering calculations, and technical documentation, ensuring strict alignment with Saudi regulations, project demands, and corporate protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive mechanical drawing sets including plans, sections, risers, schematics, and details for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection systems across all design phases from concept through detailed design.
• Execute mechanical design computations covering cooling loads, sizing of ducts and pipes, ventilation requirements, and equipment specification.
• Specialize in designing fire protection solutions including sprinklers, standpipes, fire pump rooms, and smoke control systems such as stairwell pressurization, along with corresponding hydraulic analyses.
• Prepare Fire & Life Safety (FLS) documentation and drawings for Saudi Civil Defence submissions, ensuring compliance with Saudi codes and project criteria.
• Collaborate with various internal departments like architecture, structural engineering, electrical, and surveying to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Support tender processes through technical documentation and drawing preparations.
• Revise designs based on internal evaluations and client feedback.
• Assess contractor submissions including shop drawings, materials, and method statements for alignment with approved designs.
• Conduct site inspections periodically to verify mechanical and FLS installations match the intended design and report discrepancies.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of mechanical and fire safety systems, providing assistance during Civil Defence inspections and project handovers.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Between 5 and 10 years of experience in mechanical or MEP building services design within consulting engineering environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in Fire & Life Safety design, including sprinkler and standpipe systems, hydraulic calculations, fire pump room design, and smoke control systems in accordance with NFPA standards (13, 14, 20, 92, etc.) and SBC 801.
• Well-versed in Saudi building regulations and familiar with Civil Defence submission and inspection protocols.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD and Revit MEP with preference for BIM experience.
• Proficient with mechanical and sprinkler hydraulic calculation tools.
• Experience in construction phase activities including reviewing shop drawings, conducting site inspections, and supporting testing and commissioning processes is beneficial.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective command of English for communication.