Senior Mechanical Engineer, Jordan

Job Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will act as the resident project representative supporting construction and operation supervision for water infrastructure projects in Jordan. The role involves leading mechanical aspects of construction packages and ensuring quality and compliance throughout project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for assigned construction packages, providing technical guidance to project management.
• Review contract documents to ensure mechanical design integrity and project quality.
• Evaluate and respond to mechanical RFIs, technical queries, and contractor proposals in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and document nonconforming or unsafe work, recommending corrective actions and ensuring resolution.
• Supervise installation, commissioning, and integration of mechanical systems such as pumps, piping, HVAC, fire protection, and other equipment.
• Assess change proposals, claims, and work directives related to mechanical works with sound engineering judgment.
• Promote quality, safety, environmental compliance, and risk management throughout the project.
• Prepare technical reports and memoranda translating complex mechanical engineering issues into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering and construction delivery for complex infrastructure or industrial facilities.
• Experience in construction supervision for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines, or similar infrastructure.
• Coordination experience across civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, process, architectural, health and safety, and environmental disciplines.
• Ability to work with contractors, equipment manufacturers, vendors, clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Registered and accredited with the Jordanian Engineers Association (JEA) and legally authorized to work in Jordan.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions (Red, Yellow, Gold Books).
• Prior experience in the region, especially Jordan.
• Proven mechanical design experience.

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