Mechanical (Design Services)

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

We are currently looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineer(Design Services) to work on a major Riyadh Metro rail project. His major concerns are related to HVAC and smoke management systems, plumbing, firefighting, and conveying systems (escalators & elevators), and he will be part of a specialized technical group whose work includes the assessment and review of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for the major rail project and related structures, including underground,at-ground, and elevated stations and other transportation-related buildings. This position is to be based at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Undertaking design review of drawings, calculations and specifications covering HVAC, smoke ventilation, Plumbing, Firefighting & Conveying System (Escalators & Elevators) preferably in Metro rail transit and other transportation-related infrastructure.
• Reviewing of design calculations for HVAC system including Heat Load, Chiller capacity, Pressure drop calculations for chilled water system, Duct design calculations, External static pressure calculations, Exhaust system calculations, Fresh air calculations, Stair case pressurization calculations, Smoke exhaust system calculations etc. using ASHRAE standards and latest available software.
• Reviewing of Hydraulic calculations, pump sizing & system pipe sizing for Domestic water system,hot water system, central filtration system ,Firefighting pumps & tank capacity for Fire sprinkler system , firefighting dry and wet hydrant systems and drainage system using latest available software .
• Reviewing mechanical and architectural Design Drawings, structural drawings, combined services coordinated drawings & Shop Drawings in relation with MEP scope.
• Reviewing method statements for installations, for HVAC, smoke management system, Plumbing, Firefighting & Conveying System.
• Reviewing, Coordinating & finalizing field design changes.
• Preparing presentations, design reports & functional reports as per the instructions of the Line Manager
• Reviewing of Material specifications, list of manufacturers, available suppliers and general
  specifications.

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in design and or reviewing design, installation, testing and
  commissioning for MEP systems for similar Projects.
• In-depth knowledge of international standards such as NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NPC, IBC, ASME,ANSI, MSS etc.
• Detailed understanding of materials and equipment selection

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.