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About Sawaco

Sawaco is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team in Jeddah. This full-time role is crucial for supporting the company's operational and strategic growth objectives through expert mechanical engineering design and development.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, review, and improvement of mechanical systems, desalination units, piping layouts, skid-mounted RO systems, and related engineering solutions. This position ensures that all designs are technically sound, cost-effective, compliant with applicable engineering standards, and suitable for manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance. The role also supports key business initiatives such as Mobile Water Rental Units, Ultra-Pure Water Systems, Water-as-a-Service (O&M), and plant expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical designs for RO plants, skid-mounted desalination units, piping systems, pumping stations, and supporting equipment.
• Develop General Arrangement (GA), fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Perform equipment sizing and selection for pumps, pressure vessels, piping, valves, and other mechanical components.
• Review engineering specifications, customer requirements, and project documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, instrumentation, civil, and process engineering disciplines.
• Support proposal preparation by providing technical layouts, equipment lists, and engineering calculations.
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs), material specifications, and technical procurement documentation.
• Support Procurement during the technical evaluation of suppliers and equipment.
• Review vendor drawings and approve technical submittals.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project meetings.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving during project execution.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and design records in accordance with document control procedures.
• Recommend engineering improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and cost optimization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant mechanical design role.
• Professional Engineer registration or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar certifications are advantageous.
• Experience in desalination, water treatment, industrial plants, utilities, oil and gas, or process industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing piping systems, skid-mounted equipment, pressure systems, and mechanical packages.
• Proven experience preparing fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials, and engineering calculations.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply for this full-time position in Jeddah.