Mechanical Engineer - Water and Wastewater Pumping Stations

About the role

A client of Agile Consultants is looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Dubai to support the engineering, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of water and wastewater pumping station projects. The engineer coordinates mechanical works with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams so that all works meet contract requirements, project specifications, international standards and approved schedules. The salary is up to AED 12,000.

Key responsibilities

• Review contract specifications, drawings, BOQs and employer requirements, and coordinate designs, shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Prepare and review material submittals, ITPs, risk assessments, method statements and commissioning procedures.
• Review vendor drawings and data sheets for pumps, valves, piping, surge vessels, cranes, HVAC and lifting equipment.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and process disciplines, and support procurement by reviewing technical offers and taking part in vendor evaluations.
• Supervise installation of pumps, valves, piping, fittings, supports and surge vessels, and monitor subcontractor performance against drawings, specifications and HSE procedures.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants and authorities, verify piping alignment, shaft alignment, grouting and torque tightening, and witness hydrostatic, pressure, flushing and disinfection tests.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning, including performance testing, system balancing and reliability testing, and prepare punch lists and snag rectification.
• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M documentation, testing records and commissioning reports, and take part in progress meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience; experience in water, wastewater, pumping stations or industrial EPC projects is preferred.
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and manage several priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with water transmission and pumping station projects, and with coordinating utility authorities, consultants and EPC contractors, is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD (required).
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Navisworks and Revit is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO, ASME, API, ANSI, AWWA and DEWA standards; familiarity with document management systems.
• Advantageous: centrifugal pumps, piping, valve types, surge vessels, motor-operated valves, mechanical alignment, pump performance testing, and UAE experience.