Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to supervise mechanical works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel in Medina. The role covers HVAC plant and distribution, plumbing, drainage, fire and life-safety systems, site inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover. Applicants must have a mechanical engineering degree, valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration, and at least 15 years of relevant experience. AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, and written and spoken English are required; Arabic and professional credentials are preferred.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 AutoCAD, 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.