Overground Stations Mechanical Engineer

Dubaï, Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis

Overview

Provide PMC-side construction supervision, quality assurance, and interface management for mechanical building services at metro stations (overground and underground), including HVAC/ECS, Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS) interfaces at station portals, fire protection, water supply/drainage, and vertical transportation (lifts & escalators). Ensure conformance to Employer's Requirements, relevant industry codes and contract obligations under FIDIC/design‑build.

Your role

Site Supervision & Quality

• Supervise D&B contractor's station mechanical works: HVAC plant (chillers, AHUs, FCUs), ventilation/smoke exhaust, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, dampers, and ducting; verify installation vs. approved shop drawings and ITP/WIRs; enforce QA/QC.

• Witness inspections/tests: FAT/SAT/IST for mechanical systems (including TVS control logic and smoke control) and maintain acceptance records; track NCRs and punch lists to closure.

Fire & Life Safety Compliance

• Check design/installation against NFPA 130 (stations, emergency ventilation, smoke management), coordinate with fire alarm/BMS for command center requirements, egress performance, and equipment acceptance.

Interface & Integration

• Coordinate mechanical interfaces with electrical (power/controls), BMS/SCADA, AFC, PSDs (where applicable), and signaling/CBTC for incident ventilation responses; maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and resolve clashes.

BMS & Controls

• Verify BMS integration (Ethernet TCP/IP, time sync, points lists), alarm strategies, and sequence‑of‑operations for HVAC and smoke control; oversee trending and handover of O\&M manuals and asset registers.

Contract Administration (FIDIC/PMC)

• Provide inputs to measurements and certification, progress reporting (daily/weekly/monthly), and support variation/claims prevention through accurate technical documentation; discharge PMC "Engineer" duties per FIDIC delegation by Resident Engineer.

Safety & Permits

• Enforce HSSE requirements for confined spaces, lifting, pressure equipment, and hot works; coordinate statutory approvals/permit‑to‑work.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

• 12+ years total experience and should have gained considerable knowledge working on metro rail station construction; design review and site supervision under design‑build/FIDIC preferred.

• Previous experience working on metro/rail projects and specifically at metro station construction is preferred.

• Experience with BMS/SCADA integration.

• Strong QA/QC & documentation; interface coordination; proficiency with mechanical submittal reviews.

• Familiarity with industry codes and regulations (metro-specific standards) and smoke control principles is a plus.

• Reports to Resident Engineer (MEP); supervises E&M Site Inspectors.

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.

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Medical insurance.

• 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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