Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wastewater Treatment Plant, Libya

About the role

A Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience is sought to oversee and manage all site mechanical works (installation, testing and commissioning) for a wastewater treatment plant project in Libya.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all mechanical installation works at the plant follow project drawings, technical specifications and schedules.
• Oversee site execution and testing of piping systems, pumps, aeration units, chemical dosing and sludge handling systems.
• Manage mechanical technical coordination between contractor, subcontractors and client/consultant.
• Lead and supervise site testing and commissioning activities.
• Track technical drawing approvals, submittals and factory/site acceptance tests.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants or similar industrial projects.
• Extensive experience in mechanical quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, interim payment certificates and as-built documentation.
• Strong command of English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate and adapt to site conditions in Libya; prior site experience in Libya or the MENA region is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Pumps, blowers, piping systems, valves, aeration systems and sludge dewatering equipment.
• Mechanical equipment selection and hydraulic calculations.
• HVAC and firefighting infrastructure used in wastewater facilities.