Principal Engineer - Vertical Transportation
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WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT) with a strong background in the lift and escalator industry, and prior experience in vertical transportation consultancy roles.
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WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced
Principal Engineer – Vertical Transportation (VT)
with a strong background in the lift and escalator industry, and prior experience in vertical transportation consultancy roles.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrable expertise in lift traffic simulation and lift and escalator system design.
The successful candidate must be fully conversant with the EN 81 suite of codes, have a working knowledge of the ASME series of codes, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of local Middle East building codes.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing vertical transportation design concepts, including the calculation of the number, size, and speed of lifts for a wide variety of building types.
You will also be expected to prepare design stage reports, drawings, and technical specifications, and participate in client and design team meetings as required.
Responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge and experience in utilizing lift traffic design software (Elevate), CAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- To produce efficient VT solutions for the client.
- Responsible for producing technical reports to illustrate the design to the client and his representatives.
- Responsible for attending and coordinating meetings with the project design team, VT supplier, and specialist subcontractors to ensure that the intended design is appropriately implemented.
- Liaison and coordination with all applicable Local Authority Departments and stakeholders to obtain approval at all stages of the project.
- Coordination with other Discipline Engineers (Architectural, Structural, Telecoms, IT, Mechanical, and Electrical) as applicable.
- Participation in design review/clarification meetings and workshops, and client presentations.
- Liaise with VT suppliers to ensure adherence to standards and the scope of works required by the client.
Qualifications
- Degree in lift and escalator engineering or electrical/mechanical engineering
- Extensive experience designing VT systems for various building types
- Strong knowledge of VT codes, standards, and local building regulations
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and project reviews
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Solid understanding of standard engineering practices and techniques
- Strong technical delivery and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, with effective client communication skills
- Team player with good collaboration and adaptability to changing demands
- Sound judgment based on significant industry experience
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
- Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
- Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
- With us, you can.
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