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About the Mechanical Engineer Role

Albawani is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the successful delivery of mechanical works on site. Reporting to the Design Manager and working under the guidance of the Senior Mechanical Engineer, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and implementing design and construction activities, ensuring all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements. The role is primarily site-focused, requiring the engineer to resolve day-to-day construction issues and support technical workflows. A key aspect involves contributing to the drafting, detailing, and preparation of sketches and mark-ups using CAD/BIM tools to develop practical and timely solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support on site, addressing construction queries, RFIs, and technical clarifications.
• Review mechanical works, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify mechanical site issues, discrepancies, or non-conformances and report them to the Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with structural, architectural, electrical, and fit-out works to prevent clashes and execution conflicts.
• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities for mechanical systems.
• Prepare and update sketches, mark-ups, and simple mechanical drawings/details using CAD tools to support site execution.
• Assist in producing redline drawings and as-built markups based on actual site conditions.
• Provide hands-on drafting support using AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM tools when required to resolve site issues efficiently.
• Ensure all issued sketches and drawings are clear, coordinated, and aligned with the approved design intent.
• Review mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements under supervision, ensuring compliance with design intent, specifications, and project standards.
• Assist in preparing technical comments and tracking submittal status.
• Verify that approved shop drawings and materials are properly implemented on site.
• Support the preparation and validation of mechanical as-built drawings and documentation.
• Assist in preparing responses to RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), and site clarifications.
• Support the investigation and close-out of NCRs, observations, and quality issues.
• Coordinate with the Senior Mechanical Engineer to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Maintain records of technical correspondence and site decisions.
• Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on mechanical matters.
• Interface with other disciplines, including Architectural, Structural, and Electrical, for coordinated delivery.
• Attend coordination meetings and provide updates to senior team members.
• Ensure proper use of document control systems and project workflows.
• Develop knowledge of mechanical systems, installation practices, and coordination processes.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Seek guidance from senior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Promote best practices in mechanical construction quality and execution.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering within construction or design-build environments.
• Experience in reviewing drawings, submittals, and supporting site execution.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination and construction workflows.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
• Ability to interpret and review mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of installation, testing, and commissioning processes.
• Capability to produce basic drawings, sketches, and redlines to support site delivery.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire protection systems.
• Experience with multidisciplinary coordination and construction workflows.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the Design & Build engineering projects sector of the construction industry, focusing on multidisciplinary coordination across design and site delivery stages, with specific emphasis on mechanical systems implementation.