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AECOM Technical Director - Mechanical Design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Job Description
AECOM are currently seeking an mechanically bias Technical Director, to join our Building Engineering team. The Technical Director is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and guiding the electrical design team. The role involves driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and managing the design and development of mechanical systems and components for various projects. The Technical Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet project specifications and timelines.
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electrical engineers and designers.
Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
Oversee the design and development of electrical systems and components from concept to production.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet all technical and safety standards.
Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources and manage project timelines.
Provide technical guidance and support to the design team on complex electrical engineering challenges.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., electrical engineering, structural engineering, architecture) to ensure cohesive and integrated solutions.
Implement and maintain quality assurance processes for electrical design.
Conduct design reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure the reliability and safety of designs.
Develop and manage the electrical design budget, including resource allocation and cost control.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency in mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
18+ years of experience in mechanical design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10117413
Business Line: Building Engineering
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI