Mechanical Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) was established in 2004 and provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO focuses on delivering solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. It works closely with national governments, UN agencies, and donors to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, with a portfolio that includes large-scale operations aimed at improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Overview:
The Mechanical Engineer position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Syria, working within a UN framework. The role involves exposure to diverse engineering challenges, applying analytical skills, and contributing to impactful projects that improve essential services and strengthen national systems. The Mechanical Engineer will gather and analyze data to support specialists and managers, contributing to the design, review, and supervision of mechanical engineering aspects of projects. This includes interpreting basic rules and procedures, making initial recommendations based on straightforward analysis, and preparing inputs for reports and other documents, thereby providing the first level of 'thought leadership' in the mechanical engineering domain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Support and Design Review: Coordinate and supervise the installation of mechanical systems associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including pumps, pumping equipment, pipework, valves, and associated mechanical components. Assist the project team and logistics division in the procurement of mechanical machinery and equipment. Design and review mechanical installations associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including pumps and pumping systems, borehole mechanical equipment, pipework, valves, fittings, and associated mechanical systems. Design and review mechanical installations and services in buildings, including Ventilations, fire fighting & safety, Air Conditioning, HVAC and ducting systems, Hot and Cold Water, sanitary drainage, medical gas, and waste management mechanical systems. Assist the contract division in preparing and evaluating tender documents for mechanical/plumbing engineering services (technical specifications, BOQs, equipment data sheets, rates, cost estimates, test requirements, etc.). Design and produce mechanical and plumbing systems design calculations, equipment selection, drawings, and scope of works. Review pump sizing and selection, operating requirements, and technical data to ensure compatibility with the relevant civil and electrical systems. Review the design of mechanical and plumbing services of projects. Review and approve Submittals of Technical Material and Shop Drawings submitted by the Contractors for mechanical and plumbing services of projects. Assist in testing, commissioning, training, performance verification, training, and handover of mechanical and plumbing deliverables to clients/beneficiaries.
• Project Assessment and Quality Assurance: Support the project team in reviewing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as necessary. Support the project team in reviewing design documentation (e.g., drawings, BOQ, and specifications) to meet the required quality and detailing as stipulated by the Project Manager. Work closely with different project team members during the planning phase, particularly in reviewing the assessment report and design brief summarizing the scope of work fulfilling the needs of the beneficiary, scheduling tasks, and developing an integrated design. Review the design documents assuring that they meet the quality standard requirements. Timely deliver the expected outputs. Contribute to the design review services meeting the Client’s Design requirement and support the project team in QA/QC relevant activities to assure that the relevant sections in the design comply with international standards and codes of practices. Join the project team during site inspections and assessments as required and review the assessment reports only when required.
• Software and Administrative Support: Has the capacity and experience in using drafting software such as Autodesk – AutoCAD and Revit. Has the capacity and experience to use standard mechanical & plumbing engineering systems design software. Assist in mechanical and plumbing engineering related material archiving. Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to mechanical works. Perform any other tasks relevant to the Infrastructure and Engineering Unit when required.
• WASH and Pump supervision: Review and assess mechanical and hydraulic design for water systems, including pumping stations, boreholes, and transmission lines, ensuring compliance with project requirements and international standards. Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical equipment for water supply and irrigation systems, including pumps, valves, piping systems, and related mechanical components. Supervise the approved Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, and material submittals for mechanical components related to water and sanitation infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Other related tasks at the request of the UNOPS lesion senior officer.
• Administrative and Documentation Tasks: Contribute to the archiving and management of design and engineering documentation for mechanical systems. Contribute to maintaining organized records, ensuring timely scheduling and tracking of project tasks. Prepare inputs for periodic progress reports, highlighting work achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience. Desired: License/Board Certification in Mechanical Engineering.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required for this position, along with at least two years of relevant experience in the field.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of experience in mechanical, firefighting, and plumbing systems design, supervision, and construction for medium to large scale construction projects. Additionally, at least two years of working experience in project assessment, design, and supervision experience in rehabilitation projects/construction projects is required. Excellent skills in drafting using AutoCAD are required, along with high proficiency in working on HAP software and dealing with computers and other software/platforms related to the position's field of expertise. Desired experience includes working with an international organization and/or UN agencies, good experience in working with the G-Suite platform, and experience with pumps, pumping stations, boreholes, potable water supply, irrigation systems, or similar infrastructure.

Languages:
Mandatory languages include English at an intermediate level and Arabic at a fluent level. These language skills are essential for effective communication and collaboration within the role.

Additional Notes:
The contract type is ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer, with a contract level of LICA

• The position is classified at the Associate seniority level and is expected to last for one year. The application deadline is set for midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement, which is 28-Sep-202
• UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunity, encouraging applications from qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups. Background checks are conducted for all final candidates to ensure compliance with organizational standards.