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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 2 hours ago · 11 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role
This senior-level position involves determining effective methods and solutions for complex engineering problems while applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis. The role demands proficiency in current engineering theories and practices, with opportunities to serve as a technical consultant and provide discipline supervision for projects.

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General Purpose

  • Mastery in a specific area of engineering or a broader range of specialties.
  • Responsibilities include team leadership roles and project-related administrative duties.

Key Accountabilities

Business Development Support

  • Maintain an up-to-date personal profile and resume.
  • Build positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Support proposals by developing execution strategies, estimating costs, writing proposal content, and presenting proposals to customers.

Business Operations

  • Communicate team resource loading and skill requirements to direct supervisor or Discipline Manager.
  • Ensure project coverage during vacations and unplanned absences.
  • Mentor/train and assist in the delivery of training.
  • Facilitate smooth operations with adherence to health, safety, environmental, and security requirements.

Technical Competency

  • Ensure adherence to accepted engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
  • Support the standardization of design documents and specifications.
  • Demonstrate expertise in design & selection of rotating equipment for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.
  • Knowledge of pressure vessel design code ASME VIII and comprehensive understanding of associated requirements (e.g., PWHT, NDE, insulation, wind loads, etc.).
  • Manage development and technical checking of specifications for static equipment.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary coordination and support client workshops focusing on design reviews and quality assurance.
  • Demonstrate capability to oversee project deliverables and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Project Execution

  • Participate in project execution strategy and planning.
  • Coordinate with various disciplines to align project scope, cost, and timeline expectations.
  • Support project change management processes and ensure proactive quality monitoring.

Project Deliverables

  • Compile data to prepare engineering studies and recommendations.
  • Address technical issues, present solutions, and secure customer approval for technical queries.

Procurement Support

  • Leverage information for equipment specifications, participate in bid clarifications, and evaluate vendor documentation.
  • Authorize and oversee inter-discipline vendor reviews and certification activities.

Site Support

  • Collaborate with site personnel to resolve engineering/design issues.
  • Develop plans for construction, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Essential)

  • 4 or 5-year technical degree in science or engineering.
  • Licensed with a local engineering governing body, as required by law.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Essential)

  • Typically has 15+ years of relevant discipline experience with strong regulatory, code, and industry standards knowledge.
  • Skilled in project cost estimation and proposal writing.

Decision Making

  • Empowered to make decisions within company practices; complex decisions referred to higher management.

Supervision Authority

  • Typically manages up to 10 direct reports, ensuring technical accuracy and project alignment.

Communication

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inform and persuade on complex matters.

Systems & Tools (Essential)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

HSE Capability

  • Hands-on management of HSE practices and fostering a commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

People Skills

  • Build constructive relationships, foster teamwork, and exhibit action orientation to achieve results.

Moving Forward Together

  • Emphasis on a values-driven culture focusing on sustainability and diversity.
  • Commitment to reskilling and supporting workforce transition to low carbon energy technologies.
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