Mechanical engineer

Supervise mechanical works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel. Ensure all mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, project specifications, Saudi Building Code, NFPA requirements, ASHRAE standards, and hotel operator criteria. Review mechanical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, hydraulic calculations, equipment data sheets, and ventilation schedules. Supervise the upgrade and replacement of chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, heat exchangers, and related central plant equipment. Oversee chilled-water piping, insulation, valves, controls, and associated HVAC distribution systems. Verify that guestroom HVAC systems meet luxury hotel requirements for temperature control, indoor air quality, noise levels, and vibration. Supervise plumbing and drainage works, including domestic hot and cold-water systems, booster pumps, drainage stacks, grease interceptors, and commercial kitchen services. Oversee fire suppression, smoke-extraction, stair-pressurization, and mechanical life-safety systems. Coordinate mechanical installations with architectural, structural, electrical, interior design, and fire and life-safety requirements. Resolve clashes between existing building services and new mechanical installations. Conduct site inspections, identify defective or non-compliant work, and monitor corrective actions. Witness pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, disinfection, equipment start-up, and performance testing. Lead Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) and support the final commissioning of all mechanical systems. Review testing reports, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and handover documents. Monitor progress and report technical issues, quality concerns, risks, and delays to the Project Manager or Resident Engineer. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration is mandatory. Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical building services and construction supervision. Proven experience in high-rise buildings, five-star hotels, luxury hospitality developments, or major hotel renovation projects. Strong experience in central HVAC plants, chillers, cooling towers, chilled-water networks, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, plumbing, and drainage systems. Experience in fire suppression, smoke management, stair pressurization, and mechanical life-safety systems. Proven experience in central plant modernization, building-services replacement, and brownfield refurbishment. Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code, ASHRAE standards, NFPA requirements, and applicable international codes. Knowledge of hotel acoustic requirements, Noise Criteria levels, vibration control, and indoor environmental standards. Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant. Ability to review mechanical drawings, hydraulic calculations, equipment selections, technical submittals, and coordination documents. Experience in mechanical testing, TAB, commissioning, and final handover. Proficiency in Auto CAD, Revit, BIM coordination, and relevant mechanical engineering software. Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly sensitive urban locations is preferred. Certified Commissioning Professional, ASHRAE membership, or an equivalent professional credential is preferred. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr