About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Junior Mechanical Engineer who has a proven track record in supporting the mechanical engineering team. The role involves the review, coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules for high-profile clients.
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Client and Project Scope
The company's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream sectors, including onshore and offshore projects, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. Our experienced teams and proven delivery model have established a reputation for steady, predictable delivery, positioning us for an exciting growth trajectory in a time when energy security, transition, and supply have never been more critical.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and Interesting Projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
- Competitive Remuneration Package: With regular reviews to ensure competitive rewards in line with market rates.
- Medical Insurance: Covers inpatient and outpatient medical care.
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life assurance cover provided by the company.
- End of Service Gratuity: Eligible for an End of Service benefit in line with UAE Labor Law.
- Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase company shares with a company match.
- Long Service Award: Recognition of commitment and loyalty with awards at 5-year service milestones.
- Commitment to Professional Development: Tailored development plans reflecting individual needs and interests.
- Global Connections: Access to a network of experts worldwide, shaping the standards of our profession.
- Energy Transition Academy: Community of experts sharing knowledge about existing and emerging energy systems.
Key Objective for This Role
The main objective is to support the Mechanical Engineering team in the successful execution of project activities through reviewing, coordinating, installing, inspecting, testing, and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems, while ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. This role aims to develop professional engineering expertise and experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.
- Support the monitoring of mechanical construction, fabrication, installation, and maintenance activities.
- Review contractor and vendor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Participate in inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical design, installation, and operational issues.
- Monitor project progress and report technical concerns, risks, and potential delays to senior engineers.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, quality requirements, and HSE regulations.
- Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications, material requisitions, and vendor documentation.
- Participate in site inspections, equipment walkdowns, and punch-list identification and closure.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, progress updates, method statements, and engineering documentation.
- Verify that mechanical works are executed according to approved drawings, procedures, and project requirements.
- Support the review of mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, and HVAC equipment.
- Attend project meetings and provide technical support to project teams as required.
- Assist with project handover, system turnover, start-up, and close-out activities.
- Maintain accurate project records and mechanical engineering documentation.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout all project activities.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
At the company, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some relevant experience, knowledge, or skills for this role, we encourage you to apply. It takes collaborative efforts to deliver solutions to the world’s critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 0–5 years of experience in EPC, PMC, oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG, power, or infrastructure projects.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, including static equipment, rotating equipment, piping systems, HVAC, and utility systems.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Understanding of mechanical design, installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning practices.
- Knowledge of applicable international codes and standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, and ANSI.
- Basic understanding of construction methods, fabrication processes, and quality control requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and engineering software such as AutoCAD; knowledge of 3D modeling tools is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Understanding of HSE regulations, risk assessment, and safe work practices.
- Ability to support site activities, including construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Membership in a recognized engineering institution is an advantage.
- Eagerness to learn and develop professional engineering skills within a PMC project environment.