Senior Design Mechanical Engineer Thermal Generation

About the Role

Tractebel is seeking a Senior Design Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Generation to join our team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with responsibilities extending to Jeddah. This full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, specifically within thermal generation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications for mechanical systems.
• Coordinate design reviews and manage design works with contractors and consultants.
• Facilitate internal coordination with other engineering disciplines.

Experience and Skill Set

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the design, engineering, and review of mechanical discipline-related documents submitted by EPC contractors. This includes, but is not limited to, Master Documents List (MDL), design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, GA, and HMBD.

• Review and verify design calculations and studies.
• Review CFD modeling and operational manuals.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required, and review FAT procedures and reports.
• Review construction, commissioning, reliability, and performance test procedures and reports.
• Evaluate method statements for construction and installation.
• Conduct vendor materials procurement reviews and assess proposed vendor/supplier designs and drawings.
• Manage design and field changes, and review as-built drawings.
• Review studies such as Hazop/Hazid/SIL and risk assessment/mitigation plans.
• Evaluate claims, change orders, and contribute to the close-out report for LSTK Steam Power Plant Gas Conversion Projects.
• Responsible for all design review scope and activities of base and detailed engineering submittals, drawings, and documents.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of relevant International Standards.
• Proficiency in relevant design software.
• Well-versed in MS Office and familiar with Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with project involvement in Jeddah. The role requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.