Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pump Stations
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52597)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pump StationsJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support infrastructure projects involving pump stations, lifting stations, drainage facilities, and associated mechanical systems. The role focuses on mechanical construction supervision, equipment installation, multidisciplinary coordination, technical reviews, testing and commissioning, and project handover while ensuring compliance with approved specifications, quality requirements, and applicable standards.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage mechanical works for pump stations, lifting stations, drainage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
- Oversee installation of pumps, valves, pipework, actuators, penstocks, screens, mechanical equipment, and related
systems.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, RFIs, and other technical submissions.
- Verify that mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable standards.
- Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems to maintain effective project interfaces.
- Supervise mechanical testing, commissioning, performance testing, and final system acceptance.
- Monitor equipment installation and support troubleshooting of mechanical systems during construction and commissioning.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, designers, consultants, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
- Monitor mechanical construction activities in accordance with relevant QA/QC, HSE, and project procedures.
- Support project handover and closeout activities, including review of O&M manuals, as-built drawings, testing records, and asset documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience with pump stations and lifting stations.
- Practical knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework, mechanical equipment, and associated systems.
- Strong understanding of mechanical installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with infrastructure contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of QA/QC requirements, HSE practices, technical documentation, and construction procedures.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- UAE or GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.
Mechanical Infrastructure Scope
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will oversee mechanical systems through construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance. Core infrastructure includes pumping and lifting stations, drainage facilities, pumps, valves, pipework, actuators, penstocks, screens, and associated mechanical equipment.
Successful delivery requires close coordination between mechanical installations and civil, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. The position also contributes to final handover by ensuring that technical records, testing documentation, O&M manuals, as-built information, and asset documentation are properly completed.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, RFIs, and other technical submissions.
- Verify that mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable standards.
- Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems to maintain effective project interfaces.
- Supervise mechanical testing, commissioning, performance testing, and final system acceptance.
- Monitor equipment installation and support troubleshooting of mechanical systems during construction and commissioning.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, designers, consultants, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
- Monitor mechanical construction activities in accordance with relevant QA/QC, HSE, and project procedures.
- Support project handover and closeout activities, including review of O&M manuals, as-built drawings, testing records, and asset documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience with pump stations and lifting stations.
- Practical knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework, mechanical equipment, and associated systems.
- Strong understanding of mechanical installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with infrastructure contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of QA/QC requirements, HSE practices, technical documentation, and construction procedures.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- UAE or GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.
Mechanical Infrastructure Scope
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will oversee mechanical systems through construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance. Core infrastructure includes pumping and lifting stations, drainage facilities, pumps, valves, pipework, actuators, penstocks, screens, and associated mechanical equipment.
Successful delivery requires close coordination between mechanical installations and civil, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. The position also contributes to final handover by ensuring that technical records, testing documentation, O&M manuals, as-built information, and asset documentation are properly completed.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
