Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Astek Middle East

Astek Middle East is part of Astek, a global engineering and technology consulting group established in France in 1988. Operating across five continents, Astek Middle East delivers IT and technology services in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan. The company supports clients in sectors including public and government, healthcare, transportation, banking, retail, airlines, and tourism. With 10,000 employees worldwide and a revenue of €620 million in 2023, Astek focuses on digital transformation and complex systems engineering for international clients, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and continuous skills development.

Role Overview

Astek Middle East is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the execution, operation, and maintenance of energy efficiency, building retrofit, and sustainability projects across the region. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical mechanical engineering expertise, focusing on HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, and energy optimization initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and compliant mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for energy efficiency, building retrofit, HVAC, and facility upgrade projects.
• Review and validate mechanical designs, technical drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Conduct site inspections and technical assessments of existing mechanical systems to identify issues, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support HVAC system upgrades and energy optimization initiatives to enhance building performance and reduce energy consumption.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and other engineering disciplines, including electrical and civil.
• Monitor mechanical works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Prepare and review technical reports, progress updates, engineering documentation, and project deliverables.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities for mechanical installations.
• Provide technical solutions for mechanical engineering issues encountered during project execution.
• Support project planning, resource estimation, scheduling, and cost estimation for mechanical scopes.
• Ensure mechanical works comply with applicable Saudi regulations, codes, standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a mechanical engineering professional with strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to take ownership of mechanical engineering activities across project sites.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. Candidates with significantly more experience who meet the technical and qualification requirements are also encouraged to apply.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.