Senior Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Egis Group. The role is based in the Middle East region, supervising mechanical works during the construction phase of themed entertainment and complex infrastructure projects.

Company Overview

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services, operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees. The Group creates and operates intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to climate change and contribute to sustainable territorial development. In the Middle East, Egis operates across 8 countries with 3,500 employees and has delivered over 700 complex development projects. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), the Group provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.

Role Purpose

Lead supervision and inspection of all mechanical works during the construction phase, ensuring compliance with approved design, project specifications, authority requirements, and quality standards. The role requires deep expertise in theme parks, attractions, themed entertainment developments, and interior design projects, with strong understanding of MEP requirements for immersive environments, show buildings, and guest experience areas.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Inspection

• Supervise all mechanical construction activities, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fuel systems, gas systems, and specialty mechanical installations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, design intent, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Monitor installation of HVAC systems serving themed environments, attractions, show buildings, special effects areas, and guest facilities.
• Ensure mechanical systems supporting themed attractions and special effects are installed and commissioned in accordance with operational requirements.

Design Compliance and Quality

• Ensure mechanical works are executed in accordance with IFC drawings, project specifications, approved shop drawings, and contract requirements.
• Review and provide comments on contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical queries.
• Review and assess contractor proposals related to value engineering, constructability, and alternative technical solutions.
• Verify that life safety systems, smoke management systems, clean agent systems, and mechanical fire protection interfaces meet project and authority requirements.

Coordination and Interface Management

• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with architectural, interior design, theming, structural, electrical, and specialist systems.
• Participate in technical meetings with the Client, Contractor, Operators, Designers, and Specialty Vendors.
• Support authority approvals, testing, and inspections with relevant stakeholders.

Testing, Commissioning, and Handover

• Supervise testing, commissioning, TAB (Testing, Adjusting & Balancing), integrated systems testing, and final handover activities.

Issue Resolution and Reporting

• Review and resolve site non-conformances, design conflicts, and construction issues.
• Prepare inspection reports, technical assessments, progress reports, and recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate experience, including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
• Proven experience in major mixed-use, hospitality, entertainment, leisure, or themed projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Experience with UAE authority requirements and international mechanical engineering standards.
• Experience working on major projects in the UAE, preferably Abu Dhabi.
• Thorough knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority regulations, and international building codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering registration or membership in a recognized engineering institution.

Sector Experience

• Theme parks and themed entertainment destinations.
• Water parks and attractions.
• Themed show buildings and immersive environments.
• Museums and visitor experience facilities.
• Large-scale interior fit-out projects.
• Entertainment, F&B, and retail developments.
• Special effects, attraction support systems, and show-related MEP installations.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• HVAC Systems.
• Chilled Water Systems.
• Plumbing and Drainage.
• Fire Fighting and Fire Suppression Systems.
• Smoke Management Systems.
• Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems.
• Gas and Fuel Systems.
• Mechanical Commissioning.
• Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB).
• Building Management Systems (BMS) Integration.
• Attraction and Themed Facility Mechanical Systems.
• AutoCAD.
• Revit.
• BIM-based project delivery and workflows.
• Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies

• Construction Supervision.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Design Compliance Review.
• Theming and Attraction Coordination.
• Interior Design Interface Management.
• Problem Solving and Technical Decision-Making.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Leadership and Team Coordination.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
• Client and Authority Liaison.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.