Vertical Transportation Engineer - Site

About the role

Egis, an international engineering, consulting and construction firm active in the Middle East, is looking for a Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer for a site-based position in Dubai. The engineer reviews and approves lift documentation, coordinates with the contractor on installation and commissioning, and liaises with local authorities to secure approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Review all vertical transportation documentation, including pre-qualification submittals, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, MIRs and SIRs, ensuring compliance with project specifications, codes, standards and local authority requirements.
• Provide technical reviews, comments and recommendations to speed up approval and implementation of lift systems.
• Coordinate with the contractor on procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, and witness factory inspections, material deliveries, site installations, FATs, SATs and commissioning works.
• Monitor progress of vertical transportation works and identify technical or schedule issues.
• Facilitate third-party inspections, certifications and approvals, and liaise with local authorities for permits and clearances.
• Attend project meetings and support the supervision team on all lift matters.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties and handover documentation before project completion.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in the design, review, installation, testing and commissioning of elevators, escalators and specialized lifting systems.
• At least 5 years in a consultant or site supervision role on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality or high-rise developments.
• Proven experience reviewing pre-qualification documents, submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, MIRs and SIRs, and witnessing FATs, SATs and commissioning.
• Familiarity with authority approval processes; UAE project experience is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of international standards and codes such as EN, ISO and ASME, and local authority requirements.
• Strong technical, communication, coordination and report-writing skills.