Mechanical Engineer

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We
connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage District Cooling Systems (DCP), including plant and chilled water (CHW) networks.
• Well-versed in various types of mechanical equipment installed in DCPs, including their selection criteria, key performance parameters, and maintenance aspects.
• Analyze the impact of different chiller systems on plant efficiency in DCPs.
• Prepare equipment scope specifications according to project requirements.
• Provide technical clarifications to vendors regarding proposed equipment.
• Prepare Technical Bid Evaluations, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of equipment proposed by various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Review and approve equipment material submittals.
• Engage in significant interaction with specialist equipment manufacturers.
• Attend meetings with equipment manufacturers and subcontractors to ensure project alignment.
• Design HVAC systems, firefighting, and plumbing systems for DCPs.
• Issue Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings for DCPs and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Familiar with process requirements and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for DCPs.
• Review and approve piping layouts and possess preliminary knowledge of piping and valve materials.
• Perform stress analysis of piping systems using Caesar-II, including CHW plant piping, cooling water piping systems, and CHW distribution networks (above ground & buried).
• Provide pipe support detailing and review support structural details from consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Optimize piping systems based on stress analysis, balancing flexibility and cost efficiency.
• Well-versed in ASME B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
• Review piping shop drawings for the plant, Energy Transfer Station (ETS), and chilled water distribution network.
• Attend technical coordination meetings with subcontractors, providing solutions to technical issues encountered during the construction phase.
• Review and approve material submittals for pipes, flanges, pipe fittings, pipe supports, insulation, pressure vessels, water storage tanks, valves, and other equipment in a timely manner.
• Conduct mechanical design calculations for water storage tanks according to AWWA and API-650 codes.
• Review shop drawings of water storage tanks and their accessories, providing comments to achieve IFC package deadlines.
• Collaborate with the piping drafting and design team to meet construction target dates.

What we’re looking for
Education:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.

Experience:

• 5-8 years of related experience in DCP equipment selection, material submittal review, and DCP layout design. Preference for candidates with GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) experience.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment used in DCPs and associated design codes (ASHRAE, ASME B31.1, B31.3).
• Proficiency in piping stress analysis using Caesar-II and familiarity with water storage tank design according to AWWA and API-650.
• Excellent communication, project reporting, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

More benefits

• Full-time
• Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits. 
• 22 days annual leave plus paid public holidays.
• Medical insurance & life insurance coverage
• And so much more

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.