Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Piping / Mechanical)
Location: Qatar
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in piping and mechanical engineering to support complex, large-scale projects across infrastructure, buildings, and industrial developments. The role requires deep technical knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across all project phases, from concept to execution.
The successful candidate will act as a discipline authority, ensuring technical integrity, compliance with international and company standards, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical & Engineering Leadership
- Act as the discipline engineer responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical and piping engineering services.
- Lead concept development, engineering studies, detailed design, and preparation of engineering deliverables in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
- Verify, review, and sign off on technical designs, specifications, calculations, and bid documents.
- Provide expert technical advice and discipline support throughout all project stages.
- Ensure technical integrity, safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to approved engineering standards.
Project Execution & Coordination
- Deliver engineering services in line with project schedules, cost, and quality requirements.
- Develop, update, and monitor engineering schedules for in-house activities and support FEED / EPIC project planning.
- Coordinate and review multi-disciplinary work scopes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and constructability.
- Review and approve method statements from contractors and liaise to resolve technical issues.
- Evaluate technical bid packages and assess vendor and contractor technical compliance and capability.
- Review and approve technical deviations, waivers, and variations from approved codes, standards, and practices.
Standards, Assurance & Compliance
- Apply and ensure compliance with international and company (e.g., QatarEnergy) standards relevant to the discipline.
- Support discipline heads in managing and maintaining discipline standards.
- Participate in technical assurance, standardization, and governance activities.
- Assess suitability of proposed deviations from company or international standards.
Team Leadership & Development
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of a team of engineers delivering mechanical and piping services.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork across internal and external stakeholders.
- Support competency development and structured training, including mentoring engineers under development.
- Contribute to the professional development of national engineers through coaching and on-the-job training.
Decision-Making & Accountability
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Take accountability for engineering decisions, technical integrity, and safety outcomes.
- Assess and recommend the technical suitability of tenderers and contractors.
- Ensure timely resolution of engineering challenges, including interface issues with adjacent disciplines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- MMUP Grade A Certification (preferred).
- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in large buildings, infrastructure, and civil or industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of international engineering standards and company-specific standards relevant to piping and mechanical engineering.
- Proficiency in piping and mechanical engineering analysis software, such as CAESAR II.
- Strong skills in engineering drafting and modeling tools, including AutoCAD.
- Experience with 3D piping and mechanical modeling is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with the latest engineering design tools and digital engineering practices.