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Principal Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Overview

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Qualified with experience in MENA zone within industries of building services design and construction field (HVAC) systems in design and supervision. A developing external profile and reputation, a desire and willingness to raise the profile of oneself and the Company. Willingness to contribute to and develop our technical knowledge networks.

Your role

  • Ability to lead a team and create plans for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Coordinate with other trades through periodical meetings.
  • Technically competent and ability to use engineering judgement independently to determine solutions
  • Prepare early design concepts and assign mechanical spaces requirements, prepare design drawings and calculations.
  • Prepare Technical Reports and contractual documents of acceptable technical and presentational quality with minimum guidance.
  • Apply new ideas/digital idea to improve solutions and processes to improve efficiency.
  • Receive on the job technical training through performing tasks with minimum supervision.
  • Good knowledge of work procedures and ensure work adheres to procedures.
  • Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.
  • Able to work as reliable and pro-active member of the team, able to apply knowledge gained.
  • Able to work on several projects, and to communicate clearly with a range of people, including making presentations. Flexible and enthusiastic; team player.
  • Conversant with MS Office tools.
  • Experience of working on MENA projects is a must.
  • Awareness of international and local codes (e.g., NFPA, IPC, BS, EN standards).
  • Review technical material submittals, shop drawings, contractor bids and specifications.
  • Supporting and mentoring, with the possibility of formal line management responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to present your project work at company meetings or at conferences.
Engineering

Location

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-161824

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Must have 12 to 18 years of experience
  • A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in (Plumbing, Fire Fighting and pumping stations).
  • Experience in the production of design documentations and drawings including optioneering reports and specifications of mechanical systems.
  • Experience in producing design calculations of mechanical systems for (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting).
  • Familiar with working to design national and international codes as well as standards appropriate for (Plumbing and Fire Fighting) industry.
  • Ability to produce hydraulic calculations for mechanical equipment, equipment datasheets/specifications and schedules.
  • Pipe sizing calculations, pump sizing calculations, tanks calculations, static pressure calculations…etc.
  • General Arrangement drawings for piping and mechanical equipment. Isometric drawings. P&IDs, PFDs etc.
  • Software - AutoCAD, Revit, Elite are essential and should have working knowledge of 3D Models such as Navis works…etc.

Personal and People Accountabilities

Communication

  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Should be flexible and positive attitude.
  • Writing professional reports.
  • Identifies and communicates concerns to immediate Supervisor.
  • Discusses career goals and aspirations.
  • Able to draft responses to straight forward queries

Teamwork

  • Acts in best interest of the team at all times.
  • Being able to adjust to changing priorities
  • Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members
  • Willing to participate and contribute to company social activities
  • Displays appropriate levels of assertiveness.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage
  • Medical insurance for you and your dependents
  • Annual leave balance in accordance with local labour law
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions
  • Opportunity for local and global internal transfers
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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