Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical (Hydraulics/Pumps)

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in district cooling plants and chilled-water networks, based in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will also support the design and delivery of water, wastewater, irrigation and stormwater pumping stations. The role calls for independent management of technical activities, coordination of multidisciplinary teams and specialist subconsultants, and acting as a key technical interface with clients and authorities.

Key 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, 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.
• Assist with the mechanical design of potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewage, stormwater and treated sewage effluent pumping stations, including selection and sizing of pumps, valves, pipework, pressure vessels and lifting equipment.
• Review hydraulic information, pump duties, system curves and equipment operating requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior and graduate engineers and ensure designs comply with project requirements, standards and company quality procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• Relevant professional registration or progress toward professional accreditation 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, and in hydraulic modelling and district cooling network analysis.
• 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 managing multidisciplinary coordination and specialist subconsultants, and communicating directly with clients.
• Willingness to work on pumping-station projects in addition to district cooling assignments.

Required skills

• Preferred: district cooling and hydraulic-modelling software.
• Knowledge of pumps, piping systems, valves, pressure vessels and associated mechanical equipment.
• Preferred: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and BIM coordination.
• Previous experience in water, wastewater or infrastructure pumping-station design.
• Technical writing, communication and coordination skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects across the region.