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Job Description:
The Mechanical Engineer - VT is responsible for supervising and monitoring mechanical and vertical transportation works on high-rise building construction projects. The role ensures that all site activities related to mechanical systems and VT installations are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable codes and regulations. The role is focused on construction supervision within the Parsons scope of work.
What You'll Be Doing:
Supervise day-to-day site activities related to mechanical and vertical transportation works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project procedures.
Monitor installation of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and associated building services, as well as VT systems such as elevators, escalators, and moving walks, where applicable.
Review contractor works on site and ensure that activities are performed in accordance with approved method statements, inspection requests, and quality standards.
Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, and other disciplines to ensure proper sequencing and integration of works.
Inspect site progress and workmanship, identify defects or non-conformances, and follow up on corrective actions.
Ensure construction activities are aligned with the approved project schedule and report delays, constraints, or technical concerns to the Resident Engineer or Construction Manager.
Witness installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for mechanical and VT systems.
Maintain daily site records, progress updates, inspection reports, and supervision logs.
Monitor contractor compliance with project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Support in resolving site issues and escalating technical matters to the relevant engineers when required.
Participate in coordination meetings, toolbox meetings, and progress review sessions as needed.
Ensure all works comply with local authority requirements, project specifications, and SAPL supervision procedures.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Technical certifications relevant to mechanical or vertical transportation systems are an advantage.
Minimum 2+ years of related experience in high-rise building construction projects.
Strong site supervision experience in mechanical works and vertical transportation systems.
Previous experience in contractor, consultant, or PMC supervision roles is preferred.
Good understanding of installation, testing, and commissioning processes for mechanical and VT systems.
Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC projects is an advantage.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Knowledge of mechanical building systems including HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and associated services.
Familiarity with vertical transportation systems including lifts, escalators, and related components.
Understanding of site supervision practices, construction quality standards, testing and commissioning procedures, and HSE requirements.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
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Skills Required
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in high-rise building construction projects
- Strong site supervision experience in mechanical works and vertical transportation systems
- Good understanding of installation, testing, and commissioning processes for mechanical and vertical transportation systems
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
- Technical certifications relevant to mechanical or vertical transportation systems
- Previous experience in contractor, consultant, or PMC supervision roles
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC projects
- Knowledge of mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and associated services
- Familiarity with vertical transportation systems, including lifts and escalators
- Understanding of construction quality standards, testing and commissioning procedures, HSE requirements, and site supervision practices
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
