Senior Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Projects

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Projects Senior Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Projects2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Morgan Consulting Engineers Vice Chairman Morgan Consulting Engineers. L.L.CAbout the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at a leading engineering consultancy firm. This site-based role will focus on overseeing the mechanical engineering aspects of large-scale healthcare construction projects, ensuring successful project delivery aligned with strict healthcare standards.The ideal candidate will have a solid background in healthcare projects, a deep understanding of hospital-grade mechanical systems, and demonstrated experience managing site activities, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering high-complexity infrastructure in live or sensitive environments.You will be responsible for managing the planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of critical mechanical systems such as HVAC, medical gases, plumbing, and fire protection. A strong understanding of infection control, redundancy requirements, and health authority compliance is essential.Key Responsibilities: Manage all mechanical engineering activities on-site, ensuring alignment with approved designs, specifications, and healthcare-specific construction standards.Oversee installation of mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled and condenser water systems, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, and medical gas infrastructure.Supervise commissioning and performance testing of mechanical systems to meet operational and healthcare regulatory requirements.Review and approve mechanical designs, shop drawings, and material submittals for compliance with healthcare project requirements and standards.Coordinate with other disciplines (electrical, civil, architectural, and medical equipment planners) to ensure integrated project delivery.Conduct regular site inspections and enforce quality control measures, especially where infection prevention and patient safety are critical.Ensure mechanical installations comply with health authority regulations, ASHRAE standards, HTM/HTF guidelines, and local building codes.Prepare and manage site reports, progress updates, risk assessments, and resource planning documentation.Guide and mentor junior engineers and subcontractors, promoting best practices in mechanical systems design and construction for healthcare facilities.Engage with clients, healthcare consultants, contractors, and government authorities to resolve design and execution challenges.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in active healthcare or hospital environments.Support procurement and logistics planning to ensure timely availability and delivery of approved mechanical equipment and materials.Assist in project planning, sequencing, and scheduling to meet project milestones and healthcare commissioning targets.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution; a Master’s degree is an advantage.Minimum 15 years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior site-based role on healthcare construction projects.Proven track record working on complex healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, medical campuses, or laboratories.In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems for operating rooms, ICUs, labs, and isolation areas including pressure zoning and air change requirements.Experience with medical gas systems (e.g., oxygen, vacuum, nitrous oxide) and compliance with HTM 02-01 or equivalent standards.Familiarity with plumbing and drainage systems tailored to healthcare environments, including sterilization and wastewater segregation.Strong understanding of mechanical system redundancy and fail-safe design in critical healthcare applications.Proficiency in mechanical engineering tools such as Auto CAD, Revit MEP, HAP (Hourly Analysis Program), and CFD simulations is preferred.Demonstrated leadership in coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams and managing subcontractor activities.Experience enforcing infection control protocols and environmental safety requirements during construction and commissioning.Knowledge of FIDIC or other standard international construction contracts is an asset.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution (e.g., ASHRAE, CIBSE, or equivalent) is preferred.Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Architecture and Planning and Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan Consulting Engineers by 2x Get notified about new Mechanical Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 23 hours ago Fresh graduated Mechanical engineer (UAE National)Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 hours ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Graduate Engineer- Estimating and Proposals Al Wathbah, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 hours ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 17 hours ago Senior Design Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 hours ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 hours ago Al Wathbah, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 months ago Physical Asset Development Engineer - Mechanical Systems Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Al Wathbah, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Test & Validation Engineer – Autonomous Mobility (KSA/GCC)Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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