Principal Engineer Mechanical Aviation Buildings
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About the Role
WSP in the Middle East are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of complex aviation and industrial buildings aircraft maintenance hangars, corrosi.
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Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical/HVAC design from feasibility through detailed design, tender, and construction support for aviation facilities
- Own the environmental strategy for large volumes such as hangar bays
- Engineer specialist ventilation for hazardous operations including paint spray booths and welding fume extraction
- Design and specify compressed air systems for instrument, process, and breathing air
- Integrate process utilities common to MRO and workshops
- Deliver BIM led coordination across disciplines and lead clash resolution
- Run calculations and simulations including loads, duct sizing, and CFD
- Author technical documents such as BoD, design reports, and specifications
- Mentor and review work of engineers/designers; lead design reviews and HAZOPs
- Engage stakeholders including airlines, MROs, and airport operators
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 15+ years post qualification experience in mechanical design delivery for aviation/industrial buildings
- Expertise in HVAC and specialist process systems for aviation facilities
- Proficiency with Revit and Navisworks for BIM coordination
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
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Job Overview
- WSP in the Middle East are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of complex aviation and industrial buildings.
- You will be the mechanical technical authority across HVAC and specialist process systems, driving concept to IFC outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical/HVAC design from feasibility and basis of design through detailed design, tender and construction support for aviation facilities.
- Own the environmental strategy for very large volumes (e.g., hangar bays): heating/cooling concepts, destratification, purge/exhaust modes, make up air, and controls sequences.
- Engineer specialist ventilation for hazardous operations: paint spray booths/rooms, fuel cell maintenance/purge ventilation, welding/fume extraction, VOC control, and hazardous area interfaces.
- Design and specify compressed air systems (instrument/process/breathing air): generation, drying, filtration, storage, distribution, point of use regulation, monitoring and quality classes.
- Integrate process utilities common to MRO and workshops: vacuum, nitrogen, process cooling water, oil/water separation interfaces, and condensate management.
- Shape catering facility HVAC and hygienic air zones: kitchen exhaust & makeup air, pressure cascades, temperature/humidity control, and cold chain room interface.
- Deliver BIM led coordination (Revit/Navisworks) across architecture, structures, process, fire protection, and controls; lead clash resolution and model QA.
- Run calculations & simulations: loads, duct/pipe sizing, ventilation rates, smoke/fume capture, and CFD for thermal comfort studies.
- Author technical documents: BoD, design reports, specifications, sequences of operation, control narratives, FAT/SAT/commissioning plans.
- Mentor and review the work of engineers/designers; lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability/operability workshops.
- Engage stakeholders: airlines/MROs, airport operators, food safety teams, and authorities to secure approvals and smooth delivery.
- Lead retrofit, refurbishment, and brownfield upgrade projects within operational airport environments.
Key Systems & Domains
- Hangars & workshops: general and emergency exhaust, purge ventilation, destratification/HVLS fans, door air management, PCA and GSE interfaces.
- Paint/corrosion control: booth/room supply & exhaust, filtration, interlocks, LEL sensing, VOC abatement interfaces, hazardous area zoning/ATEX/IECEx coordination.
- Welding & fabrication: local exhaust ventilation (LEV), fume extraction arms/hoods, booth/backdraft design, and general dilution ventilation.
- Compressed air: oil free/oil lubricated selection, dryers, filtration trains to meet ISO 8573 purity classes; breathing air systems to OSHA Grade D.
- Catering facilities: high duty kitchen exhaust & makeup air, grease ducting, pressure zoning for hygiene, and interfaces to cold rooms and clean areas.
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