Mechanical Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

About the role

A Mechanical Engineer is needed to contribute to critical infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Syria under a UN framework. The engineer gathers and analyzes data to support specialists and managers in designing, reviewing and supervising the mechanical aspects of projects, and prepares inputs for reports and documents.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the installation of mechanical systems for potable water supply, irrigation, firefighting and HVAC, and assist in procuring mechanical machinery and equipment
• Design and review mechanical installations for water supply, irrigation, buildings and services such as ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold water, drainage and waste management
• Assist in preparing and evaluating tender documents (technical specifications, BOQs, equipment data sheets, rates, cost estimates)
• Produce design calculations, equipment selection, drawings and scope of works; review pump sizing and compatibility with civil and electrical systems
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings and technical materials, and support testing, commissioning, training, performance verification and handover
• Review design briefs, reports and documentation against quality standards and international codes, and join site inspections and assessments
• Review and assess mechanical and hydraulic designs for water systems, supervise installation and commissioning of pumps and piping, and supervise approved BOQs and material submittals
• Contribute to archiving design documentation, keeping task records and preparing inputs for progress reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience
• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical, WASH system design, supervision and construction for medium to large projects
• At least 2 years of experience in project assessment, design and supervision of rehabilitation projects, potable water supply, pumping stations, boreholes or similar infrastructure
• Excellent drafting skills in AutoCAD and high computer proficiency
• Experience with an international organization or UN agency, G-Suite, and pumps, pumping stations, boreholes or irrigation systems is an asset; Syrian context experience is an added advantage

Required skills

• AutoCAD and drafting software
• WASH, mechanical and HVAC engineering systems
• G-Suite (Google Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides)