Lead Mechanical Engineer

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 31,000+ employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

In the Middle East, Bilfinger provides comprehensive services ranging from feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, to project management and construction supervision. We play a vital role in oil & gas, power, water, infrastructure, and industrial sectors by ensuring projects meet international standards, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals. Beyond project delivery, we also support clients with asset integrity management, plant maintenance, and turnaround services to ensure reliability, efficiency, and extended lifecycle of critical facilities.

With deep regional expertise of around 3600+ employees and global best practices, we support our clients in achieving operational excellence, risk management, and long‑term value creation.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Reporting to the Discipline Team Leader/Manager and Project Manager, the candidate will assume sole responsibility for assigned mechanical engineering work as per project scope.

• Professional degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in oil and gas with a major contractor or consulting firm.
• Conduct conceptual, FEED and detailed engineering and design in accordance with design basis, project specifications, client requirements, procedures, design codes and standards.
• Familiar with relevant design and analysis software.
• Prepare mechanical data sheets, equipment specifications, material requisitions for inquiry and purchase, TBE (Technical Bid Evaluation) and tabulation, and VDR (Vendor Document Review).
• Design packages in compliance with international standards such as API 610, API 675, API 618, ISO 5199 and ASME Section VIII.
• Knowledge of packages including vapour recovery units, DM plants, N2 generation, truck loading arms, air compressor packages, flare packages, wastewater treatment packages, clarifiers, and dosing skids.
• Attend progress reviews, design reviews and clarification meetings with the client.
• Preferred past experience with Qatar Energy, Shell DEP and tank terminal projects.
• MMUP certification is an added advantage.

For additional information please contact Gelson Dsouza, email

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.