Senior Mechanical Technical Office Engineer Wet Utilities

About the Role

Esnad Contracting is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technical Office Engineer specializing in Wet Utilities. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and involves managing and coordinating all technical office activities related to mechanical wet utility networks. The role ensures designs are technically accurate, constructible, compliant with project requirements, and properly coordinated across various disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents for mechanical wet utility systems.
• Evaluate hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, pressure requirements, network profiles, invert levels, and equipment capacities.
• Lead the preparation and review of shop drawings, coordination drawings, and As-Built drawings.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify design conflicts prior to site execution.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, road, and BIM teams to resolve underground utility clashes.
• Review and coordinate mechanical requirements for pumping stations, lift stations, valves, chambers, pipelines, and associated equipment.
• Prepare and follow up on RFIs, technical queries, Method Statements, and material submittals.
• Review Material Approval Requests for pipes, valves, pumps, fittings, and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved vendors, local authority requirements, AWWA, ASME, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement teams, and site execution teams.
• Review BOQ quantities against approved drawings and identify scope discrepancies.
• Prepare technical documentation required for Variation Orders and claims.
• Monitor technical submittal logs and ensure approvals align with the construction schedule.
• Provide technical support to site teams during installation, testing, commissioning, and handing over.
• Lead and supervise junior engineers and draftsmen.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong experience with wet utility networks, including water supply, wastewater, irrigation, firefighting, and pumping systems.
• Proven Technical Office experience with a main contractor.
• Extensive experience in shop drawings, RFIs, Method Statements, material submittals, BOQ review, and Variation Orders.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to review Civil 3D network profiles.
• Familiarity with WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, StormCAD, or similar hydraulic modeling software.
• Good understanding of BIM coordination and Navisworks clash detection.
• Strong knowledge of AWWA, ASME, project specifications, and local authority requirements.
• Excellent coordination, technical writing, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position with Esnad Contracting, located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field, with a preference for candidates with 15 years of experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.