Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• 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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