Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure program in Riyadh under our PMC scope. The role involves overseeing complex mechanical utility networks, facility buildings, mechanical systems integration, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities through all project stages—design, construction, and handover.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder coordination abilities, and a proven record of managing multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.

1. Infrastructure Utility Networks

• Oversee mechanical engineering components related to complex infrastructure utility networks, ensuring compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
• Review design drawings, method statements, and technical submittals related to utility systems.

2. Facility Buildings

• Manage mechanical works associated with facility buildings, including small structures such as restrooms, service blocks, pump rooms, and similar facilities.
• Ensure all building mechanical systems meet safety, performance, and quality standards.

3. Water Treatment Systems (WTP)

• Review and supervise mechanical works related to Water Treatment Plants (WTP) and associated systems.
• Coordinate with water infrastructure teams and asset owners to ensure smooth integration and commissioning.

4. Construction & Site Management

• Manage and guide site teams, providing technical support and direction to contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure all mechanical activities align with project timelines and QA/QC procedures.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate effectively with:
  • Asset owners
  • Discipline leads
  • Project controls
  • Construction supervision teams
  • External authorities
• Resolve technical issues and interface challenges across multiple project streams.

6. Codes, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure all mechanical systems comply with:
  • Relevant mechanical codes and standards
  • Local authority regulations
  • International best practices
• Review contractor compliance and provide technical recommendations.

7. Documentation & Technical Management

• Oversee all mechanical project documentation from design through to handover.
• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of:
  • Mechanical design packages
  • Technical submittals
  • As‑built documentation
  • O&M manuals

8. Testing & Commissioning (T&C)

• Provide strong technical leadership during the Testing & Commissioning stage.
• Ensure T&C plans, procedures, checklists, and documentation meet project and stakeholder requirements.
• Support system handover processes and ensure completeness of all deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, ideally on large-scale PMC infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in:
  • Utility networks
  • WTP or related water infrastructure
  • Facility building mechanical systems
  • T&C for mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical codes and standards.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.
• SCE certificate is mandatory

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