Senior Mechanical Engineer (Construction)

Job Information

Date Opened

06/02/2025

Job Type

Full time

Work Experience

10+ years

Job Opening Status

In-progress

Industry

Construction

City

Muscat

State/Province

Masqat

Country

Sultanate of Oman

Zip/Postal Code

0000

• Lead the mechanical design process, ensuring integration with electrical, civil, and structural disciplines.
• Review and validate mechanical system designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and control design subcontractors, ensuring their deliverables meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee the design and integration of fire safety systems, HVAC, piping, ventilation, and cooling systems within the wind turbine plant.
• Monitor the status of mechanical design projects and provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with external design consultants, vendors, and contractors to optimize mechanical system designs.

• Provide technical support to the site team during construction, addressing design-related issues and troubleshooting mechanical challenges.
• Monitor the on-site performance of mechanical installations to ensure compliance with design plans and project timelines.
• Occasionally lead the site team, coordinating mechanical works and ensuring alignment with the overall project schedule.

• Support the project from the early stage of construction phase until the end of testing and commissioning works, ensuring all mechanical works are executed as per plan.
• Track project progress, risks, and potential delays, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, fire protection standards, and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support tendering processes by preparing technical documents, reviewing bids, and evaluating mechanical suppliers/contractors.
• Assist in budget estimation and ensure cost-effective solutions are adopted without compromising performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical system and project coordination.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems related to factory construction. Experience in constructing PV plants or wind turbines is a great plus.

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  Knowledge of wind farm mechanical systems, including fire protection, HVAC, ventilation, cooling, piping, and hydraulic systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of BIM management and its application in mechanical design.

• Experience in reviewing contracts, scope of works, specifications, plans, and codes to design cost-effective systems.

• Experience in managing design subcontractors and reporting project status to senior management.

• Proficiency in mechanical design software and project management tools.

• Experience in construction site coordination and team management.

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with international mechanical standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, etc.) and regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with contract management and procurement processes.

• Previous involvement in tender evaluations and early-stage project planning.