Mechanical Engineer (Design team)

Omrania, part of the Egis Group, is an international architectural and engineering consultancy committed to creating places of lasting value and improving lives through design.

Based in metropolitan Riyadh, we’re uniquely positioned to understand the needs of tomorrow’s global cities and urban communities. We work with government entities, cultural institutions, private developers, and other organizations to design sustainable and contextual environments that enrich the quality of everyday life. Our expertise includes urban planning and landscape design as well as architecture and interiors, and our integrated approach unites form and function at every scale.

Omrania was founded in 1973 with the belief that the union of architecture, landscape and engineering would allow us to better serve our clients and society. This holistic and contextual approach has inspired a vast array of building and infrastructure projects across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

Our experienced team of creative and technical experts have the know-how and flexibility to take on new challenges, find innovative solutions, and realize the full potential of each project. We cultivate strong relationships with our clients and collaborators throughout the entire process, from feasibility studies to design development and construction site supervision. Our work has been widely published and recognized with industry awards, including the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Amman, Jordan. In this role, you will take the lead on mechanical engineering design tasks, deliver high-quality technical solutions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects. This is a key technical delivery role for an engineer ready to work with a high degree of independence and take ownership of design outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the mechanical design of projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Implement mechanical engineering methodologies, standards, and best practices across assigned projects.
• Perform and check engineering calculations, technical analyses, and system evaluations to optimize performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate mechanical design drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions and resolve design interfaces.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Identify technical issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Support project planning activities and monitor progress against schedules, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders as required.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to graduate and junior engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering studies, and quality assurance/quality control processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing within the engineering team.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, sustainability practices, and digital engineering tools.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree an advantage).
• 6–8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to lead the mechanical design of projects independently and coordinate across disciplines.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in industry-standard engineering and design software.
• Professional registration or working towards chartership/professional membership is an advantage.