About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in district cooling plants and chilled-water networks. The successful candidate should also be willing to support the design and delivery of water, wastewater, irrigation, and stormwater pumping stations. This role requires the ability to independently manage technical activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and specialist subconsultants, and act as a key technical interface with clients and authorities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and design of district cooling plants, chilled-water networks, and Energy Transfer Stations.
- Carry out or manage cooling-demand assessments, plant sizing, hydraulic modelling, network routing, phasing strategies, and feasibility studies.
- Support feasibility studies, CMP, DMP, concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
- Prepare and review design calculations, reports, layouts, specifications, equipment schedules, BOQs, and tender documents.
- Coordinate district cooling requirements with building MEP teams, wet utilities, infrastructure, electrical, structural, architectural, and BIM teams.
- Manage specialist subconsultants and review their technical deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients, authorities, and utility providers, including Abu Dhabi DoE, and support feasibility studies and NOC applications.
- Support and participate in the mechanical design of potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewage, stormwater, and treated sewage effluent pumping stations.
- Assist with the selection and sizing of pumps, valves, pipework, pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and other mechanical systems.
- Review hydraulic information, pump duties, system curves, and equipment operating requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior and graduate engineers.
- Ensure that designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards, and company quality procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
- Relevant professional registration or progress toward professional accreditation is preferred.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical and infrastructure design.
- Strong experience in district cooling plants and chilled-water distribution networks.
- Experience in hydraulic modelling and district cooling network analysis.
- Good understanding of Energy Transfer Stations and interfaces with building MEP systems.
- Experience in CMP, DMP, feasibility, concept, and detailed design stages.
- Familiarity with Abu Dhabi DoE requirements, NOC procedures, and applicable UAE and GCC regulations.
- Experience in managing multidisciplinary coordination and specialist subconsultants.
- Ability to independently manage technical deliverables and communicate directly with clients.
- Willingness and ability to work on pumping-station projects in addition to district cooling assignments.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with district cooling and hydraulic-modelling software.
- Knowledge of pumps, piping systems, valves, pressure vessels, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM coordination.
- Previous experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure pumping-station design.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Additional Information
To support a secure and trustworthy recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options and well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Work Environment
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Collaborate on groundbreaking projects that are transforming the industry and shaping the future. The workplace fosters respect, collaboration, and community, providing the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
