Senior Mechanical Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Opportunity at Egis

Egis is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead mechanical engineering initiatives on significant projects and contribute to innovative solutions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Role Purpose and Technical Leadership

As a senior member of the team, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will drive technical excellence and help establish best practices that shape the mechanical engineering capability across the region. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of the team's technical standards and delivery efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical design packages across feasibility, concept, outline, and detailed design phases, ensuring technical robustness and adherence to project timelines.
• Develop, prepare, and coordinate comprehensive mechanical deliverables including calculations, specifications, datasheets, schedules, P&IDs, layouts, design reports, and procurement documentation.
• Take ownership of assigned mechanical work packages, managing technical quality, interfaces, scope, budget, program, and change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site surveys, data reviews, and lead technical discussions with clients, operators, suppliers, contractors, and technology providers to ensure alignment and resolve challenges.
• Design and optimize mechanical solutions for pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, lifting systems, and associated treatment assets tailored to project requirements.
• Coordinate seamlessly with Process, Civil/Structural, Electrical, and Architectural teams to ensure MEP integration, constructability, maintainability, and safe access throughout design and construction phases.
• Contribute to safety-by-design reviews, HAZOP/SWIFT workshops, technical risk management, and commissioning strategies to deliver safe, efficient solutions.
• Review and evaluate supplier and contractor submissions, respond to technical queries, and provide support during construction, commissioning, and project handover.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the mechanical engineering team.
• Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards, templates, and best practices to enhance delivery efficiency and quality across projects.

Required Experience and Expertise

Candidates for this full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer position should possess 5-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering. The role requires demonstrated ability in leading design phases, managing work packages, and coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in mechanical design for various assets and a commitment to technical quality are essential for success in this position.

Team Collaboration and Project Environment

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will operate within a dynamic engineering team, collaborating closely with Process, Civil/Structural, Electrical, and Architectural disciplines. This environment emphasizes integrated solutions, constructability, maintainability, and safety across all project stages, from design through to commissioning and handover.

Application Information

Egis invites qualified professionals to apply for this full-time position in Riyadh. Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon interest.