Mechanical Engineer - Water & Wastewater (UAE Nationals)

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join its MEICA team and support the design and delivery of pumping stations, HVAC systems and associated water infrastructure projects in Dubai. The engineer works under the guidance of senior engineers and gains practical experience across concept, schematic, detailed design, tender documentation and IFC stages.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the mechanical design of potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewage, stormwater and treated sewage effluent pumping stations.
• Assist senior engineers with mechanical calculations, equipment selection, equipment schedules, technical specifications and design reports.
• Size and select pumps, valves, pipework, pressure vessels, lifting equipment and other mechanical systems under supervision.
• Review hydraulic information, pump duties, system requirements and equipment operating conditions.
• Prepare pumping-station layouts, process flow diagrams, piping arrangements and mechanical schematics.
• Assist with cooling-load and ventilation calculations, duct sizing and HVAC equipment selection.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, structural, architectural, BIM and other disciplines.
• Review supplier information, technical submissions and client comments, and take part in design meetings, workshops and site visits.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Good written and verbal English and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferred: previous internship or academic project experience in pumps, piping, HVAC, water infrastructure or mechanical building services.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

Required skills

• Fluid mechanics, hydraulics, pumps, piping systems and mechanical equipment.
• Basic HVAC knowledge, including cooling-load calculations and ventilation.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Preferred: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Excel, HAP or similar HVAC software, and pump-selection tools.
• Preferred: awareness of BIM-based design and standards and authority requirements in the UAE or wider Middle East.