Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pump Stations
Posted date [2026-09-25]
(ID: 52461)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pump StationsJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pump Stations
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 10 years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is focused on construction supervision and technical delivery of pump stations, lifting stations, drainage pumping systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The position requires substantial experience with pumps, valves, pipework, mechanical equipment, installation, testing, commissioning, and multidisciplinary site coordination.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Your Role
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will oversee mechanical construction activities throughout installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning. Working with the Resident Engineer,
Project Management team, contractors, authorities, stakeholders, and other engineering disciplines, the engineer will help ensure mechanical systems are delivered in accordance with approved technical documentation, quality requirements, and project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise mechanical works and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
* Oversee installation and execution of mechanical works for pump stations, lifting stations, drainage pumping systems, and associated infrastructure.
* Review contractor technical submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, technical proposals, and equipment submittals.
* Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and completion of pumps, lifting station equipment, pipework, valves, and associated mechanical systems.
* Coordinate mechanical activities with civil, electrical, wet utilities, structural, and other disciplines to maintain effective interfaces and timely execution.
* Assess site progress, workmanship, quality, and conformity with approved project requirements.
* Conduct site inspections and review inspection requests for mechanical works.
* Monitor equipment installation, alignment, connections, testing, and commissioning.
* Review testing and commissioning procedures and witness relevant tests involving pumps, lifting stations, and associated mechanical systems.
* Identify technical problems, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
* Provide mechanical engineering guidance and technical support to the project team and Contractor.
* Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and project disciplines to resolve construction and engineering issues.
* Review proposed mechanical equipment, materials, and systems for compliance with project specifications and approved requirements.
* Monitor Contractor compliance with approved construction methods, quality requirements, and specifications.
* Maintain records of inspections, technical matters, construction progress, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
* Participate in technical, progress, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and project stakeholders.
* Support the Resident Engineer and Project Management team in the delivery of the works.
* Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are implemented throughout construction activities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical works for infrastructure and construction projects.
* Strong experience with pump stations, lifting stations, pumping systems, and associated mechanical works.
* Good technical knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework, mechanical equipment, and related systems.
* Experience in mechanical system installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
* Experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, RFIs, and equipment submittals.
* Practical background in construction supervision and coordination with contractors and other engineering disciplines.
* UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
* Strong communication, coordination, technical, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Working at AECOM
AECOM provides the opportunity to work within a global infrastructure organization delivering projects across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company\'s services extend across the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm working with public- and private-sector clients on complex challenges involving water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams provide services from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise mechanical works and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
* Oversee installation and execution of mechanical works for pump stations, lifting stations, drainage pumping systems, and associated infrastructure.
* Review contractor technical submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, technical proposals, and equipment submittals.
* Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and completion of pumps, lifting station equipment, pipework, valves, and associated mechanical systems.
* Coordinate mechanical activities with civil, electrical, wet utilities, structural, and other disciplines to maintain effective interfaces and timely execution.
* Assess site progress, workmanship, quality, and conformity with approved project requirements.
* Conduct site inspections and review inspection requests for mechanical works.
* Monitor equipment installation, alignment, connections, testing, and commissioning.
* Review testing and commissioning procedures and witness relevant tests involving pumps, lifting stations, and associated mechanical systems.
* Identify technical problems, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective measures.
* Provide mechanical engineering guidance and technical support to the project team and Contractor.
* Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, stakeholders, and project disciplines to resolve construction and engineering issues.
* Review proposed mechanical equipment, materials, and systems for compliance with project specifications and approved requirements.
* Monitor Contractor compliance with approved construction methods, quality requirements, and specifications.
* Maintain records of inspections, technical matters, construction progress, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
* Participate in technical, progress, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and project stakeholders.
* Support the Resident Engineer and Project Management team in the delivery of the works.
* Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are implemented throughout construction activities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical works for infrastructure and construction projects.
* Strong experience with pump stations, lifting stations, pumping systems, and associated mechanical works.
* Good technical knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework, mechanical equipment, and related systems.
* Experience in mechanical system installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
* Experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, RFIs, and equipment submittals.
* Practical background in construction supervision and coordination with contractors and other engineering disciplines.
* UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
* Strong communication, coordination, technical, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Working at AECOM
AECOM provides the opportunity to work within a global infrastructure organization delivering projects across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company\'s services extend across the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management.
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm working with public- and private-sector clients on complex challenges involving water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams provide services from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
