Mechanical SME - Roads & Bridges

Job description

The Mechanical SME serves as the technical authority for all mechanical engineering aspects of projects, providing specialist expertise during design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover of bridge-related and infrastructure mechanical systems. Provides technical leadership and guidance to project management, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. Reviews and validates designs, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions, ensuring compliance with project requirements, international standards, and client guidelines. Leads technical reviews and recommends optimizations for performance, reliability, and maintainability. Coordinates with civil, structural, electrical, ITS, utility, traffic, and architectural disciplines to resolve design conflicts and multidisciplinary issues. Supports construction activities, verifies installation quality, reviews method statements, and resolves site technical issues. Leads mechanical testing and commissioning, witnesses FAT and SAT, and verifies system performance. Ensures compliance with quality plans, conducts inspections, monitors NCRs, and maintains required quality standards. Reviews designs for operational efficiency, supports maintenance strategy development, and participates in asset management and handover. Identifies technical risks, develops mitigation strategies, and supports risk assessments. Ensures HSE compliance in design and installation, promotes safe operations, and supports safety and environmental objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Engineering Management preferred
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) highly desirable
• Membership with IMechE, ASME, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 15 years experience in mechanical engineering on major infrastructure projects
• Minimum 10 years experience supporting bridge, highway, transportation, or urban infrastructure developments
• Experience on mega infrastructure projects valued above USD 250 million
• GCC and Saudi Arabia project experience highly desirable
• 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
• 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

Skills