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Mechanical SME - Roads & Bridges

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Mechanical SME will serve as the technical authority for all mechanical engineering aspects of the Projects, providing specialist expertise during design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover of bridge-related and infrastructure mechanical systems.

Your role

Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise

  • Act as the lead Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Clients.
  • Provide technical guidance and specialist support to project management, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
  • Review and validate mechanical engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.
  • Ensure project mechanical systems are designed and constructed in accordance with project requirements, international standards, and client guidelines.
  • Lead technical reviews and provide recommendations for optimizing system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Design Review & Engineering Coordination

  • Review mechanical design packages for compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
  • Evaluate contractor shop drawings, material submittals, calculations, and technical proposals.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, ITS, utility, traffic, and architectural disciplines.
  • Resolve design conflicts and multidisciplinary interface issues.
  • Participate in value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
  • Support technical approvals and design change assessments.

Construction Support & Technical Assurance

  • Monitor construction activities related to mechanical systems installation.
  • Verify installation quality and compliance with approved designs and specifications.
  • Review contractor method statements and installation procedures.
  • Resolve site-related technical issues and oversee corrective actions.

Testing & Commissioning

  • Lead mechanical testing and commissioning activities.
  • Review commissioning plans and procedures.
  • Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
  • Verify system performance against design requirements.
  • Ensure successful integration of mechanical systems with electrical, SCADA, and control systems.
  • Support operational readiness reviews and handover processes.

Quality Management

  • Ensure compliance with project quality plans and inspection requirements.
  • Review inspection and test plans (ITPs) for mechanical works.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
  • Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action programs.
  • Ensure mechanical deliverables meet required quality standards.

Asset Reliability & Maintainability

  • Review mechanical designs for operational efficiency and lifecycle performance.
  • Ensure maintainability considerations are incorporated into project designs.
  • Support development of operation and maintenance strategies.
  • Review spare parts requirements and maintenance documentation.
  • Participate in asset management planning and handover activities.

Risk Management

  • Identify technical risks associated with mechanical systems.
  • Develop mitigation strategies and engineering solutions.
  • Review constructability, operability, and maintainability risks.
  • Provide recommendations for reducing lifecycle and operational risks.
  • Support technical risk assessments and project reviews.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure mechanical systems are designed and installed in compliance with project HSE requirements.
  • Support safe construction and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in hazard identification and safety reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability objectives.
  • Promote safe operation and maintenance practices.
Transportation Construction

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160948

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Engineering Management is preferred.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status is highly desirable.
  • Membership with recognized institutions such as IMechE, ASME, or equivalent is preferred.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering within major infrastructure projects.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience supporting bridge, highway, transportation, or urban infrastructure developments.
  • Previous experience on mega infrastructure projects valued above USD 250 million.
  • GCC and Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.

Key Skills

  • Expert-level mechanical technical knowledge.
  • Strong multidisciplinary coordination capabilities.
  • Design review and engineering assurance expertise.
  • Problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management abilities.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  • Testing and commissioning leadership.
  • Risk management and constructability review capabilities.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strategic and analytical thinker.
  • Strong technical leadership skills.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
  • High level of professionalism and accountability.
  • Ability to influence project decisions at senior levels.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
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.

Rewards & benefits

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

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • 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.

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