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Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Overview

Principle Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) – Qualified with experience in the MENA zone within construction field systems in design and supervision. Candidates shall have solid experience in design and design review of HVAC networks for various types of buildings.

Your role

  • Ability to lead a team and create plans for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines through periodical meetings.
  • Technically competent and able to use engineering judgement independently to determine solutions.
  • Prepare early design concepts and assign mechanical space requirements, prepare design drawings and calculations.
  • Prepare technical reports and contractual documents of acceptable technical and presentational quality with minimum guidance.
  • Apply new ideas/digital solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Receive on-the-job technical training through performing tasks with minimum supervision.
  • Good knowledge of work procedures and ensure work adheres to procedures.
  • Responsible for completing specifically assigned tasks on time and within budget.
  • Able to work as a reliable and proactive member of the team and able to apply gained knowledge.
  • Able to work on several projects and communicate clearly with a range of people, including making presentations. Flexible and enthusiastic; team player.
  • Conversant with MS Office tools.
  • Experience working on MENA projects is a must.
  • Review technical material submittals, shop drawings, contractor bids, and specifications.
  • Support and mentor others, with the possibility of formal line management responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to present project work at company meetings or conferences.
Engineering

Location

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-150912

Salary range

-

About you

  • Must have 10 to 15 years of experience.
  • A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, and pumping stations.
  • Experience in producing design documentation and drawings including optioneering reports and specifications of mechanical systems.
  • Experience in producing design calculations for mechanical systems.
  • Familiar with national and international design codes and standards appropriate for the industry.
  • Ability to produce hydraulic calculations for mechanical equipment, datasheets/specifications, and schedules.
  • Conversant with various HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting mechanical equipment.
  • Experience in pipe and duct sizing calculations, pump sizing, tank calculations, cooling load calculations, static pressure calculations.
  • Able to produce general arrangement drawings for piping and mechanical equipment, isometric drawings, P&IDs, PFDs, etc.
  • Software: AutoCAD, Revit, HAP, Elite are essential; working knowledge of 3D models such as Navisworks.

Communication:

  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Flexible with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to write professional reports.
  • Identifies and communicates concerns to immediate supervisor.
  • Discusses career goals and aspirations.
  • Able to draft responses to straightforward queries.

Teamwork:

  • Acts in the best interest of the team at all times.
  • Able to adjust to changing priorities.
  • Willing to share information and knowledge with team members.
  • Willing to participate and contribute to company social activities.
  • Displays appropriate levels of assertiveness.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage
  • Medical insurance for you and your dependents
  • Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions
  • Opportunity for local and global internal transfers
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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