Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Engineering is more than design and delivery at Zutari; it is the craft of shaping possibility.

As a leading buildings infrastructure engineering and advisory practice with over 90 years of heritage across Africa and the Middle East we work across the full infrastructure lifecycle to deliver innovative digitally enabled solutions. From bridges and dams to energy systems and smart infrastructure our work connects communities and unlocks long-term value.

We are looking for technical minds who see beyond constraints and are driven to engineer solutions that matter today and for generations to come.

About the role:

Zutari is seeking an experiencedElectromechanical Engineerto support the delivery of a major infrastructure projects in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning design coordination technical review site support and assurance of electromechanical systems across transport and infrastructure assets.

The role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination skills and practical experience in delivering safe reliable maintainable and energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems within complex transport environments. The engineer will work closely with civil structural architectural rail/transport systems BIM and project management teams as well as client representatives contractors and specialist suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewcontractor submissions including technical documents and compliance-related deliverables.
• Provide the necessarysite instructions technical guidance and engineering supportduring construction.
• Reviewsubcontractor prequalification submissionsand make recommendations for client approval.
• Reviewcontractor material submittalsand recommend approval to the client.
• Reviewcontractor shop drawingsto ensure compliance with project requirements design intent and authority regulations.
• Supervisesite inspection staffand ensure effective monitoring of construction activities.
• Verify that theworks executed on sitecomply with approved drawings specifications and quality standards.
• Check and verify themeasurement of work completed.
• Monitor and observesite safety practicesand report concerns where necessary.
• Report technical and construction matters to theResident Engineeras required.
• Record monitor and displayprogress against the baseline programme.
• Prepare regularprogress reportsand update project stakeholders accordingly.
• Ensure theaccuracy and completeness of as-built drawings.
• Ensure thecorrectness and completeness of contract closeout documentation.
• Participate incontract administrationactivities as required.
• Ensure completion of allinternal testsand maintain readiness forwitness testing.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver the design of infrastructure-related electromechanical systems includingLV networks street lighting traffic signals digital signboards tunnel lighting and telecommunications networks.
• Prepare and developdesign drawings technical reports calculations specifications and other engineering documentsforHV MV and LV systemsand associated infrastructure works.
• Collect review and consolidateas-built informationfrom relevant departments and authorities throughInformation NOCprocesses.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum710 years relevant experiencein electromechanical/MEP engineering for major infrastructure transportation rail metro road tunnel station depot or building-services projects.
• Demonstrable experience working on projects in the UAE or wider Middle East ideally involving RTA metro rail aviation or public-sector infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building-services systems and their interfaces within transport assets.
• Experience in design review construction support contractor coordination testing commissioning and project handover.
• Familiarity with applicable UAE and Dubai authority requirements as well as international standards such as IEC IEEE NFPA BS/EN ASHRAE CIBSE and relevant ISO standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings and models using relevant tools such as AutoCAD Revit Navisworks BIM 360/ACC and common document-management platforms.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred

• Professional registration or chartership such as CEng PE or equivalent recognised professional accreditation.
• Experience with RTA design standards approval processes and stakeholder interfaces.
• Experience in fire and life-safety systems tunnel ventilation pumping systems power distribution lighting emergency power ELV systems or rail/transport facilities.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 information-management principles and coordinated BIM delivery.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary design consultancy environments.
• Arabic language capability is advantageous but not essential.

Technical Competencies

• Electromechanical and MEP systems design coordination
• Transport infrastructure and station/depot systems
• Mechanical ventilation HVAC plumbing drainage and pumping systems
• Electrical distribution lighting earthing lightning protection and emergency-power systems
• Fire protection and life-safety coordination
• Technical specifications calculations reports and tender documentation
• Construction-stage technical support and quality assurance
• Testing commissioning and asset handover
• BIM coordination and clash-resolution workflows
• Engineering risk management and lifecycle-cost assessment

Personal Attributes

• A proactive and solutions-oriented engineer with strong technical judgement.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary project environment.
• Skilled at communicating complex engineering matters clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented organised and committed to quality safety and compliance.
• Collaborative and respectful with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients contractors authorities and project partners.
• Committed to Zutaris values of human-centred design sustainable engineering and delivering enduring value for communities and clients.

Zutari is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Selection will be based on merit capability experience and alignment with the requirements of the role.