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Job Description

Infrastructure Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Egypt (Design Office)

Projects: UAE Infrastructure Projects

Experience: 5–10 Years

Industry: Infrastructure / Utilities / Engineering Consultancy

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of mechanical systems associated with UAE infrastructure projects. The role focuses on pump stations, sewage treatment components, irrigation systems, and associated mechanical works, ensuring compliance with UAE authority standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Design and develop mechanical systems for infrastructure projects, including:
  • Pumping stations (water, sewage, stormwater)
  • Irrigation pumping systems
  • Sewage treatment plant mechanical components
  • Pipelines, valves, and fittings
• Prepare:
  • Mechanical design calculations
  • Equipment sizing (pumps, tanks, valves)
  • Layout drawings and schematics

Hydraulic & Mechanical Calculations

• Perform:
  • Pump head and flow calculations
  • System pressure and friction loss calculations
  • Equipment selection and sizing
• Coordinate with wet utility teams for hydraulic inputs

Standards & UAE Authority Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UAE standards and authority requirements:
  • Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)
  • Dubai Municipality
  • ADDC
  • DEWA
• Apply international standards such as ISO, BS, AWWA, and relevant pump/system design codes

Equipment & Vendor Coordination

• Prepare technical specifications and datasheets for:
  • Pumps, blowers, valves, and mechanical equipment
• Review vendor submissions and technical offers
• Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams

Coordination

• Work closely with:
  • Wet utilities, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and model reviews
• Support UAE-based teams and clients remotely

CAD & BIM

• Develop and review drawings using:
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D (for coordination)
  • Revit / BIM tools (preferred)
• Ensure clash-free and coordinated models

Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and review:
  • Design reports
  • BOQs (Bill of Quantities)
  • Technical specifications
• Support authority submission documentation

Construction Support

• Provide support during construction stage:
  • Respond to RFIs
  • Review shop drawings
  • Assist in troubleshooting site issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in infrastructure mechanical design
• Experience in UAE infrastructure projects (highly preferred)
• Background in engineering consultancy/design offices

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Pumping systems and hydraulic principles
  • Mechanical equipment selection
  • Infrastructure utilities systems
• Familiarity with UAE authority requirements

Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• Hydraulic calculation tools (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of BIM tools (Revit/Navisworks)

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work in offshore design teams (Egypt–UAE coordination)
• Time management and multitasking ability

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working on offshore design centers (Egypt/India) for UAE projects
• Familiarity with authority submission processes in UAE
• Arabic language skills (advantage)

Reporting To

• Senior Mechanical Engineer / Lead Engineer

For additional information please contact Gelson Dsouza, email gelson.dsouza@bilfinger.com.

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