Summary
Sener is seeking an MEP Lead (Mechanical) for an 8-year PMC rail project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a hybrid working environment. The role leads mechanical building-services design and coordination, with a focus on HVAC and supporting plumbing and fire protection systems across rail and metro facilities. Applicants need a mechanical engineering degree, at least 15 years of overall engineering experience and at least 10 years of Rail & Metro experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360 or ACC, and HAP is required, along with fluent English.
The posting
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Saudi Arabia | MEP Lead (Rail & Metro)
Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure
At Sener, we are delivering some of the region's most complex and innovative Rail & Metro infrastructure projects. We are looking for an MEP Lead (Mechanical) to join our team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will support a major 8-year PMC rail project in Riyadh, where you'll lead the design, coordination, and technical delivery of Mechanical building services for landmark railway projects.
If you're passionate about engineering excellence, thrive in multidisciplinary design environments, and enjoy leading complex infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the production, coordination, and technical review of Mechanical building services design, with a primary focus on HVAC systems and supporting Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
Manage the Mechanical design team to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
Oversee the design of Mechanical systems for Rail & Metro infrastructure, including metro stations, underground stations, elevated stations, depots, and operation and maintenance facilities.
Coordinate closely with Civil, Structural, Electrical, Architecture, Track, Systems, and BIM teams to ensure fully integrated design solutions.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, project specifications, ASHRAE standards, the Saudi Building Code, and applicable international codes and standards.
Lead multidisciplinary design reviews, technical workshops, constructability reviews, and value engineering initiatives.
Review contractor design submissions, RFIs, engineering proposals, and design changes.
Provide technical leadership and resolve complex engineering and coordination challenges throughout the design lifecycle.
Mentor and develop Mechanical engineers while promoting technical excellence and best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Minimum 15 years of overall engineering experience.
Minimum 10 years of mandatory Rail & Metro experience.
Proven experience leading the production, coordination, and review of Mechanical building services design for Rail & Metro infrastructure projects.
Extensive experience in HVAC design, with working knowledge of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
Experience designing Mechanical systems for metro stations, underground stations, elevated stations, depots, and operation and maintenance facilities.
Strong knowledge of ASHRAE standards, the Saudi Building Code, and applicable US and British codes.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering coordination on complex infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and HAP (Carrier Hourly Analysis Program).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with international engineering consultancies.
Familiarity with GCC railway standards and Saudi regulations.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams across multiple project phases.
Experience with BIM-enabled design coordination and digital engineering workflows.
Why Join Sener?
Multinational working environment
High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro projects
End-to-end project ownership
Career development and growth opportunities
Mentorship and continuous learning
Hybrid working environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Stable, long-term career with an innovative company
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunity to make a real impact
BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTERS — JOIN SENER
If you are passionate about engineering excellence, value meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that designs infrastructure that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.