Lead Mechanical Project Engineer (16972)
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We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our UR Design Services & Engineering Support Division (URDSESD) under Unconventional Resources department.
URDSESD is responsible for engineering procurement and construction of major Unconventional Gas facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Your primary role is overseeing the engineering design and construction activities of Unconventional Resources projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of high-quality mechanical systems.
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Career Opportunities: Lead Mechanical Project Engineer (16972)
Aramco energizes the world economy.
Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.
With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.
We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.
Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our UR Design Services & Engineering Support Division (URDSESD) under Unconventional Resources department.
URDSESD is responsible for engineering procurement and construction of major Unconventional Gas facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Your primary role is overseeing the engineering design and construction activities of Unconventional Resources projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of high-quality mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
- Reviewing and verifying mechanical design packages, including FEED (Front End Engineering Design) and detailed design, to ensure compliance with company procedures, specifications, and guidelines.
- Coordinating with stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and internal teams, to resolve issues and ensure smooth project execution.
- Providing technical support for construction activities, including mechanical completion and commissioning.
- Relevant experience in Oil and Gas Project Management Engineering.
- Experience in EPC phases (engineering, material procurement, Construction management of hydrocarbon facilities) emphasis on construction.
- Developing and reviewing technical documents, including design packages, vendor documents, and construction plans.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential risks and issues.
- Mentoring and motivating young engineers to develop their technical and soft skills.
- Ensuring timely review and approval of all vendor documents, drawings, and engineering deliverables.
Minimum Requirements:
- As a successful candidate you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer on construction projects, including concept, FEED, detailed design, and construction.
- Relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on mechanical systems and project management.
- Advanced technical skills in mechanical engineering.
- Professional certification by NCEES, PMI, or a professional engineering board is preferred.
- Familiarity with Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) and International Codes and Standards.
- Experience with project management tools and software, such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Location and Work Schedule
- Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer
- Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer
Job Posting Duration
Job posting start date: 02/10/2026
Job posting end date: 12/31/2026
Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.
We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.
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