Mechanical Inspector

Company Overview

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals. Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide.

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We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision‑making. We are committed to excellence, responsibility, empowerment, connectivity, and cooperation.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Inspector include:

• Extensive experience in road infrastructure projects, including irrigation systems, stormwater drainage, and utility networks, with involvement in both design review and site execution.
• Senior‑level technical capability, able to independently review designs, make sound engineering decisions, and support construction teams beyond routine supervision.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems, including both gravity and pressurized networks, water demand calculations, pump sizing, pipe material selection, and verification of system capacity and performance.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and hydrological analysis, using standard engineering methods and software (e.g., Manning Equation, Rational Method, WaterCAD/WaterGEMS) to check pipe sizing, flow rates, slopes, and drainage capacity, and to adapt designs when site conditions change.
• Conduct site inspections and perform witness testing activities, including pressure and performance tests, to verify that irrigation, drainage, and pumping systems meet approved technical and quality standards.
• Review and respond to technical correspondence, RFIs, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals, providing clear, timely, and professional technical input.
• Identify, assess, and resolve technical issues on site through effective coordination with design consultants, contractors, and construction teams, ensuring minimal impact on schedule and performance.
• Ensure all mechanical works comply with applicable codes, standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements, supporting successful project delivery and handover.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in mechanical design review and shop drawing inspection.
• Proven experience in reviewing mechanical designs and shop drawings.
• Must have experience working in roads, bridges, and tunnel projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, utilities, and relevant standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, ASTM, etc.).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.