Mechanical Engineer

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering and advisory firm, with offices in London, Dubai, Riyadh, South Africa, Australia and Singapore, dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

AESG is seeking a passionate and driven Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity to work within AESGs award winning Sustainable Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and a willingness to work across multiple disciplines and industries to drive the market towards more sustainable development.

The successful candidate will form part of AESGs dynamic Sustainable Engineering department located in our Dubai headquarters. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems and components. You will work on a variety of projects involving mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and manufacturing support.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative Personality
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed Mechanical (HVAC, water supply, drainage, etc.) system designs for various types of construction projects.
• Ensure all designs are in compliance with local UAE and GCC regulations, codes, and standards, as well as international best practices.
• Engage with clients to understand their specific requirements and ensure their needs are incorporated into designs.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on plumbing and fire protection solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, structural engineers, and electrical engineers, ensuring integrated and coordinated designs.
• Attend coordination meetings to address potential design conflicts and offer solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters, ensuring the consistent quality of design outputs.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and techniques in the plumbing and fire engineering field.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and reports for project documentation.
• Review and approve material submissions and shop drawings from contractors, ensuring compliance with design intent.
  
  
  

Essential skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with further post-graduate education desirable (e.g., Masters degree), along with demonstrated work experience within the field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on sustainability and digitalisation
• Experience delivering LEED-certified or other building certification projects and have an excellent understanding of building systems performance
• Professional qualification and work experience with development, and/or implementation of Sustainability Rating Systems such as USGBC LEED, Mostadam, Passive House or equivalent
• Proven track record of successfully leading a sustainability program, policies and regulatory frameworks
• The candidate will be expected to work across numerous software platforms, including Revit, AMTECH, DIALUX and ETAP
  
  
  

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them the opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture