Resident Engineer - MHS (Airport Projects)
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
About this role
Resident Engineer - MHS (Airport Projects) Full-time State/Province: Ar Rayyān Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Middle East Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: QA - Doha, QA - Jaidah Square - Site Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Job Summary The Resident Engineer (MHS) is responsible for providing site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of Material Handling System works within large and complex building projects, particularly international airport cargo facilities. The role ensures that MHS installation activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and safety requirements. The Resident Engineer coordinates with the client, contractors, system suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure effective integration, testing, commissioning, and successful delivery of the MHS.
Key Responsibilities
Provide site-based supervision of Material Handling System installation and construction activities. Monitor MHS installation, equipment positioning, conveyor systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, and control interfaces. Review approved shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements, and inspection and test plans. Coordinate MHS works with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, ICT, and security systems. Verify compliance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Monitor installation progress, workmanship, equipment alignment, and interface coordination. Identify technical issues, installation discrepancies, and site constraints and coordinate their resolution. Coordinate with MHS contractors, system suppliers, consultants, and airport stakeholders. Monitor equipment testing, system integration, commissioning, and operational performance verification. Review inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with airport safety, security, and operational requirements during installation and testing. Maintain site inspection records, progress reports, and technical documentation. Support integrated testing, operational readiness, snagging, and final handover activities.
Qualifications
Recognized Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related discipline. Membership of APM or another recognized project management institution. Minimum 15 years of professional experience in large or complex building projects, preferably including cargo facilities. Minimum 10 years of experience in major international airport projects, preferably involving airport cargo terminals and material handling systems. Proven experience in construction supervision, installation, and engineering oversight of Material Handling Systems. Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, baggage or cargo handling equipment, automated material handling systems, and associated control interfaces. Experience reviewing