Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer Full-time State/Province: Riyadh Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Arabia Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: KSA - Duba, Tabuk, Street Prince Kha 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.

Position Overview: The Senior Mechanical Engineer performs specialized engineering assignments with moderate complexity, working independently on design elements and providing technical guidance to junior team members. This role requires a professional with developmental experience who can manage projects with minimal supervision while maintaining established quality and timeline standards.

Execute detailed and routine engineering assignments, including calculations, testing, and analysis using established procedures Gather, correlate, and validate engineering data using well-defined methodologies Independently complete primary design elements and engineering deliverables Problem-Solving & Quality Assurance: Identify and resolve discrepancies in engineering results and data Propose solutions to new technical challenges by adapting standard procedures and leveraging previous project experience Project Management: Manage assigned work within agreed-upon budgets and schedules with minimal supervision Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution Minimum 15 years of progressive professional experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis, and project execution Minimum 5 years of direct work experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East region Proven expertise in performing detailed engineering calculations, testing, and analysis using industry-standard methodologies Demonstrated proficiency in independent design element development and engineering deliverables Strong track record of managing engineering projects within budget and schedule constraints with minimal supervision Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical discrepancies and engineering challenges Experience providing technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineering staff Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master's) in Mechanical Engineering or specialized engineering discipline Extensive experience with Saudi Arabian construction codes, standards, and regulatory requirements Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors Proficiency with advanced CAD and engineering analysis software Project management certification or equivalent experience Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams Core Competencies: Advanced technical problem-solving and analytical capabilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments concurrently Commitment to quality assurance and adherence to established procedures Adaptability in applying standard procedures to