The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a full-time role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role leads the mechanical design of jet fuel hydrant systems (including valve chamber design), fuel storage systems, process and plant equipment, pressure vessels, and piping systems, from concept through detailed design and issue for construction, ensuring compliance with JIG 1, JIG 2, Energy Institute (EI) publications including EI 1540, EI 1584, EI 1585, and EI 1597, as well as international codes such as ASME and PED. Day-to-day tasks include performing hydraulic analyses and pressure surge modelling for fuel distribution systems, producing and reviewing 3D models and 2D drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor or SolidWorks, evaluating vendor submittals, and coordinating with civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to ensure integrated, constructable designs. The role also involves participating in HAZOPs and design reviews, and providing technical mentoring to junior engineers across aviation fuel infrastructure projects.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, with exposure to process and plant equipment, pressure vessels, piping, and structural/mechanical systems.
Strong working knowledge of ASME (VIII, B31.3), PED 2014/68/EU, and Energy Institute publications (EI 1540, EI 1584, EI 1585, EI 1597) relevant to aviation fuel systems and JIG 1 and JIG 2.
Experience designing jet fuel hydrant systems, valve chambers, above-ground storage tanks, and associated pipework and pressure equipment.