Senior Mechanical Engineer
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WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure program in Riyadh under our PMC scope.
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Job Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure program in Riyadh under our PMC scope.
The role involves overseeing complex mechanical utility networks, facility buildings, mechanical systems integration, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities through all project stages—design, construction, and handover.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder coordination abilities, and a proven record of managing multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Infrastructure Utility Networks
- Oversee mechanical engineering components related to complex infrastructure utility networks, ensuring compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
- Review design drawings, method statements, and technical submittals related to utility systems.
- Facility Buildings
- Manage mechanical works associated with facility buildings, including small structures such as restrooms, service blocks, pump rooms, and similar facilities.
- Ensure all building mechanical systems meet safety, performance, and quality standards.
• Water Treatment Systems (WTP)
- Review and supervise mechanical works related to Water Treatment Plants (WTP) and associated systems.
- Coordinate with water infrastructure teams and asset owners to ensure smooth integration and commissioning.
• Construction & Site Management
- Manage and guide site teams, providing technical support and direction to contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure all mechanical activities align with project timelines and QA/QC procedures.
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate effectively with:
- + Asset owners
- + Discipline leads
- + Project controls
- + Construction supervision teams
- + External authorities
- Resolve technical issues and interface challenges across multiple project streams.
• Codes, Standards & Compliance
- Ensure all mechanical systems comply with:
- + Relevant mechanical codes and standards
- + Local authority regulations
- + International best practices
- Review contractor compliance and provide technical recommendations.
• Documentation & Technical Management
- Oversee all mechanical project documentation from design through to handover.
- Lead the preparation, review, and approval of:
- + Mechanical design packages
- + Technical submittals
- + As‑built documentation
- + O&M manuals
• Testing & Commissioning (T&C)
- Provide strong technical leadership during the Testing & Commissioning stage.
- Ensure T&C plans, procedures, checklists, and documentation meet project and stakeholder requirements.
- Support system handover processes and ensure completeness of all deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, ideally on large-scale PMC infrastructure projects.
- Strong background in:
- + Utility networks
- + WTP or related water infrastructure
- + Facility building mechanical systems
- + T&C for mechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent understanding of mechanical codes and standards.
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.
- SCE certificate is mandatory
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