Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical (Hydraulics/Pumps)

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in district cooling plants and chilled-water networks. The successful candidate should also be willing to support the design and delivery of water, wastewater, irrigation and stormwater pumping stations.

The role requires the ability to independently manage technical activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and specialist subconsultants, and act as a key technical interface with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and design of district cooling plants, chilled-water networks and Energy Transfer Stations.; Carry out or manage cooling-demand assessments, plant sizing, hydraulic modelling, network routing, phasing strategies and feasibility studies.; Support Feasibility Studies, CMP, DMP, concept, schematic and detailed design stages.; Prepare and review design calculations, reports, layouts, specifications, equipment schedules, BOQs and tender documents.; Coordinate district cooling requirements with building MEP teams, wet utilities, infrastructure, electrical, structural, architectural and BIM teams.; Manage specialist subconsultants and review their technical deliverables.; Coordinate with clients, authorities and utility providers, including Abu Dhabi DoE, and support feasibility studies and NOC applications.; Support and participate in the mechanical design of potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewage, stormwater and treated sewage effluent pumping stations.; Assist with the selection and sizing of pumps, valves, pipework, pressure vessels, lifting equipment and other mechanical systems.; Review hydraulic information, pump duties, system curves and equipment operating requirements.; Provide technical guidance and support to junior and graduate engineers.; Ensure that designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards and company quality procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.; Relevant professional registration or progress toward professional accreditation is preferred.; Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical and infrastructure design.; Strong experience in district cooling plants and chilled-water distribution networks.; Experience in hydraulic modelling and district cooling network analysis.; Good understanding of Energy Transfer Stations and interfaces with building MEP systems.; Experience in CMP, DMP, feasibility, concept and detailed design stages.; Familiarity with Abu Dhabi DoE requirements, NOC procedures and applicable UAE and GCC regulations.; Experience in managing multidisciplinary coordination and specialist subconsultants.; Ability to independently manage technical deliverables and communicate directly with clients.; Willingness and ability to work on pumping-station projects in addition to district cooling assignments.

Nice to have

Experience with district cooling and hydraulic-modelling software.; Knowledge of pumps, piping systems, valves, pressure vessels and associated mechanical equipment.; Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and BIM coordination.; Previous experience in water, wastewater or infrastructure pumping-station design.; Strong technical writing, communication and coordination skills.; Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.