Senior Mechanical Engineer
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About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Buildings & Places Construction Supervision team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing mechanical systems installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and other building services.
- Independently perform walk downs and inspections of installed commodities to ensure conformance with specifications and design.
- Ensure all mechanical works comply with project specifications, codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and address technical issues.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Review and approve mechanical design drawings, shop drawings, and material submittals.
- Display knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
- May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, civil engineers, and electrical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely execution of mechanical works.
- Prepare and maintain detailed site reports, inspection records, and progress updates.
- Perform quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of 13 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in construction supervision for B&P projects
- Proficiency in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM tools)
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, building codes, and construction methodologies
- Knowledge of international standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and LEED is a plus
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and team members
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Job Description
- AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings & Places (B&P) Construction Supervision team.
- This role involves overseeing mechanical engineering aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
- The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering excellence in the built environment.
Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance
- Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and other building services.
- Independently perform walk downs and inspections of installed commodities to ensure conformance with specifications and design.
- Ensure all mechanical works comply with project specifications, codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and address technical issues.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Review and approve mechanical design drawings, shop drawings, and material submittals.
- Display knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
- May provide technical direction to drafters, technicians, and surveyors.
Project Coordination
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, civil engineers, and electrical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely execution of mechanical works.
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare and maintain detailed site reports, inspection records, and progress updates.
- Perform quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.
- Ensure accurate documentation of as built drawings and project handover deliverables.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project delays or cost overruns.
Professional Judgment
- Display sound professional judgment on details of work, ensuring engineering solutions align with project goals and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 13 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in construction supervision for B&P projects.
- Proficiency in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM tools).
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, building codes, and construction methodologies.
- Knowledge of international standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and LEED is a plus.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and team members.
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