Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC &/or Plumbing)

Parsons International

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP094-1564

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Role Summary
We are currently looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to work on a major Riyadh Metro rail project.

His major concerns are related to HVAC and smoke management systems, Plumbing, Firefighting and conveying system(escalators & Elevators) and will be part of a specialized technical group whose work includes the assessment, review of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs for the major rail project and related structures including underground , at ground and elevated stations ,tunnels and other transportation-related Buildings.

Prepares presentations, design reports & reporting to the designated Line Manager.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Undertaking design review of drawings, calculations and specifications covering HVAC, smoke ventilation, Plumbing, Firefighting & Conveying System (Escalators & Elevators) in Metro rail transit and other transportation-related Buildings.

Reviewing of design calculations for HVAC system including Heat Load, Chiller capacity, Air Handling unit capacity, Pressure drop calculations for chilled water system, Duct design calculations, External static pressure calculations, Exhaust system calculations, Fresh air calculations, Stair case pressurization calculations, Smoke exhaust system calculations etc. using ASHRAE standards and latest available software.

Reviewing of Hydraulic calculations, pump sizing & system pipe sizing for Domestic water system, hot water system, central filtration system ,Firefighting pumps & tank capacity for Fire sprinkler system , firefighting dry and wet hydrant systems and drainage system using latest available software.

Reviewing Design Drawings, combined services coordinated drawings & Shop Drawings in relation with MEP, Architectural & structural drawings.

Reviewing method statements for installations, for HVAC, smoke management system, Plumbing, Firefighting & Conveying System.

Reviewing, Coordinating & finalizing field design changes.

Review and checking of all drawings and guiding the draftspersons to make proper drawings as per client requirements.

Reviewing of Material specifications, list of manufacturers, available suppliers and general specifications.

Requirements

Essential
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 8 years' experience in design and or reviewing design, installation, testing and commissioning for MEP systems for similar Projects.
In-depth knowledge of international standards NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NPC, IBC , ASME, ANSI,MSS...etc.
Experience in the large civil, structural or industrial projects.
Detailed understanding of materials and equipment selection.

Desirable
Railway project experience is an advantage
GCC experience.
Ability to perform detailed calculations using relevant software.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.

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Technical Assistant salaries in Qatar

Average monthly compensation
QAR 6,500

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