Technical Engineer Mechanical

About the Role

Taj Dhabi is seeking a Technical Engineer – Mechanical to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for providing technical engineering and coordination support for mechanical works throughout the project lifecycle, with a particular focus on the QRV project and associated large-scale infrastructure and building services works. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and is exclusively open to Saudi nationals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review mechanical design drawings, specifications, BOQs, contract documents, and equipment schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, water supply, firefighting, and other mechanical systems relevant to the QRV project.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and follow up on mechanical shop drawings, technical submittals, material submittals, method statements, and calculations.
• Identify discrepancies, design gaps, missing information, interface issues, and constructability concerns in IFC/design information.
• Prepare and follow up on RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and engineering submissions with consultants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with Electrical, Architectural, Structural, Civil, and BIM disciplines for multidisciplinary integration.
• Provide technical support to construction teams for mechanical installation, coordination, sequencing, and site technical issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers regarding technical requirements, equipment selection, and material compliance.
• Review technical data, catalogues, calculations, and material proposals for compliance with project specifications.
• Support technical evaluation and comparison of proposed mechanical equipment, materials, and alternative engineering solutions.
• Assist procurement activities by reviewing technical requirements for mechanical long-lead items and vendor documentation.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews, proposing solutions to improve system performance and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with BIM teams to review mechanical models, resolve clashes, and ensure consistency with site requirements.
• Ensure mechanical deliverables comply with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), international standards, and project specifications.
• Maintain and update technical trackers for shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, and approvals.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support QA/QC teams in resolving technical issues related to inspections, NCRs, material approvals, and testing.
• Provide technical support during testing, commissioning, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB), and system handover activities.
• Assist with the preparation and review of as-built drawings, O&M documentation, and final handover requirements.
• Monitor technical deliverables against the project programme and highlight potential delays.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by the Technical Manager / MEP Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting.
• Proficiency in reviewing design information, preparing technical submissions, and coordinating with various disciplines.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and applicable international standards.
• Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• This position is exclusively open to Saudi nationals.

Work Environment

The role will be based at project sites and/or Technical Department offices as required. It involves close collaboration with Technical Management, Engineering, BIM, Construction, Procurement, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The environment is dynamic and deadline-driven, supporting large-scale and complex construction projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.