Senior Mechanical Engineer

Applus+· Construction Business Unit
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📍 Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi ArabiaFull time

About this role

· Design, review, and approve detailed HVAC and plumbing systems to achieve required temperature and humidity control, while ensuring airflow conditions are compatible with EMI-sensitive environments.

· Design, review, and approve firefighting systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards, ensuring effective fire protection without compromising EMI-sensitive operational conditions.

· Identify HVAC interference with sensitive equipment.

· Design exhaust gas extraction systems and cooling systems for dynamometer.

· Ensure compliance with environmental regulations

· Perform thermal load calculations, airflow analysis and pressure balancing

· Lead the mechanical team from inception through construction and handover, including coordinating with contractors and subcontractors.

· Oversee the design and installation of industrial systems including HVAC (chillers, AHUs), compressed air, natural gas, process cooling water, and fire protection.

· Conduct regular site visits, verify installations against IFC, and manage the quality assurance of contractor work.

· Provide technical guidance during installation, resolve RFIs and manage design changes on-site.

· Work with multidisciplinary teams (structural, architectural, process) to resolve design conflicts using BIM or CAD tools.

· Ensure all systems comply with international standards (e.g., ASME, ASHRAE) and local building codes.

· Address design and construction anomalies on-site to minimize downtime and prevent delays

· Review shop drawings and site installations

· Validate testing, pre-commissioning, and startup of mechanical systems as per the project specifications.

· Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

· 8+ years of experience in industrial construction, preferably with automotive or heavy manufacturing plants.

· Experience in cleanrooms or dyno labs is preferred.

· Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection systems, industrial utility infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment installation.

· Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Mechanical, Revit, and modeling software.

· Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems.

· Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience.

· Professional engineering certification preferred.

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Where is the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Applus+ located?
This Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Applus+ is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Applus+ full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Mechanical Engineer role in the Construction Business Unit department at Applus+.
Which team or department does the Senior Mechanical Engineer at Applus+ belong to?
This Senior Mechanical Engineer position is part of the Construction Business Unit department at Applus+. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Mechanical Engineer job at Applus+ posted?
This Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Applus+ was posted on May 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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