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About the Role

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to supporting the design and coordination of building mechanical systems for a variety of commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects. The position requires the delivery of technically sound, code-compliant, and efficient designs, ensuring seamless integration within multidisciplinary project teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, a comprehensive understanding of building codes and standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with architectural, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines. This role is key to maintaining the quality and consistency of design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept, schematic, and detailed design for mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, irrigation, medical gases, compressed air, smoke evacuation systems, LPG, and water supply and drainage.
• Develop design criteria, basis of design reports, and system selections aligned with project requirements.
• Perform essential engineering calculations such as HVAC load calculations, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable international standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, SBC, MOMRA, and IPC, as well as local authority regulations.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, coordination workshops, and value engineering exercises.
• Resolve design clashes and technical issues collaboratively with BIM and design teams.
• Prepare comprehensive design reports, calculations, drawings, and tender documents for review and approval.
• Develop detailed drawings and BIM models utilizing AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Maintain high standards of design quality and consistency in accordance with internal QA/QC procedures and established design standards.
• Prepare authority submission packages and respond to technical comments from regulatory bodies.
• Attend meetings with clients, project managers, and authorities to present design solutions and address technical queries.
• Provide technical input during tender clarifications and offer post-contract design support.
• Support knowledge sharing initiatives with team members and BIM Modelers.
• Prepare designs in accordance with team standards and incorporate feedback from senior engineers.
• Apply internal design standards, templates, and best practices across all project deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering.
• Proven experience in the design and coordination of building mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Solid technical skills in mechanical engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Proficiency in preparing design reports, calculations, drawings, and tender documents.
• Experience in preparing authority submission packages and responding to technical comments.
• Ability to attend meetings with clients, project managers, and authorities.
• Experience in providing technical input during tender clarifications and post-contract design support.
• Experience in supporting knowledge sharing with team members.
• Ability to prepare designs in accordance with team standards and incorporate feedback.
• Commitment to applying internal design standards, templates, and best practices.

Required Skills

• Mechanical and BIM Engineering
• HVAC System Design
• Plumbing System Design
• Fire Protection System Design
• Irrigation System Design
• Medical Gases System Design
• Compressed Air System Design
• Smoke Evacuation System Design
• Building Codes and Standards (including ASHRAE, NFPA, SBC, MOMRA, IPC)
• Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem-solving Abilities

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, requiring close coordination with various project stakeholders.