Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior/Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering consulting firm based in Cairo, Egypt. In this role, you will focus on high-profile, complex commercial and residential projects located in Saudi Arabia.
We are looking for a professional who doesn't just treat BIM tools as a drafting mechanism; we need someone with a deep, fundamental understanding of Revit who leverages the software to actively solve engineering clashes, optimize spatial design, and create innovative technical solutions. You will be responsible for creating high-quality mechanical designs from concept through detailed design, ensuring full compliance with international and regional design codes.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Mechanical Design & Analysis: Conduct complex mechanical engineering analysis, calculations (heating/cooling loads, hydraulic calculations, external static pressure, etc.), and produce comprehensive detailed drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
- Advanced Revit Modeling & LOD 350+ Solutions: Utilize Revit at an expert level to drive engineering solutions. Model and detail mechanical systems to a minimum of LOD 350, ensuring precise cross-discipline clash detection/resolution, accurate spatial allocation, and that elements include specific connection, support, and detailing data necessary for constructability.
- Commercial & Residential Building Services: Design and oversee advanced HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, and Fire Protection systems specifically tailored for large-scale residential compounds, high-rise buildings, and commercial developments (malls, offices, retail spaces).
- Project Lifecycle Ownership: Drive mechanical designs seamlessly through all project phases—from early-stage conceptual development and schematic design to final detailed construction packages and IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings.
- Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination: Coordinate directly with project managers, lead engineers, regional clients, and architecture/electrical teams to resolve design conflicts, align project scope, and ensure timely submissions that respect both budget and quality.
- Value Engineering & Optimization: Analyze design alternatives to provide cost-effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions without compromising on international safety standards or structural integrity.
- Material & Specification Selection: Author and review technical specifications, select appropriate mechanical equipment, and evaluate materials to ensure alignment with Saudi project requirements and environmental conditions.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Years of Experience: From 4-6 years of progressive experience in mechanical building services design within a consulting firm environment.
- Sector Expertise: Proven track record working on high-end commercial and residential construction packages.
- Regional Experience: Strong experience working on Gulf/Middle East projects, with a solid grasp of Saudi building codes, regional climatic design factors, and local authority guidelines.
- BIM Proficiency: Proven track record of working on live BIM environments with a minimum requirement of LOD 350 experience. Must display a strong capability to problem-solve and engineer through the Revit environment, rather than just using it as a drafting tool.
- Software Mastery: Expert-level mastery of Revit and AutoCAD is mandatory, alongside industry-standard calculation software (e.g., HAP, Elite, Carrier). Must display a strong capability to problem-solve through the Revit environment.
- Technical Writing & Standards: Excellent capability in drafting technical reports, design criteria, and equipment specifications. Highly knowledgeable in internationally accepted codes (ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, ASPE).
- Soft Skills: Strong critical judgment, critical thinking, achievement orientation, and a collaborative mindset capable of driving solutions in a fast-paced consulting office.
