Egis Group

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Vertical Transportation Engineer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in the design, review, installation, testing, and commissioning of vertical transportation systems, including elevators, escalators, and specialized lifting systems.
At least 5 years of experience in a consultant or site supervision role on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise developments.
Thorough knowledge of international standards and codes for vertical transportation systems, including EN, ISO, ASME, and local authority requirements.
Proven experience reviewing and approving pre-qualification documents, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, material inspection requests, and site inspection requests.
Experience witnessing factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures.
Familiarity with authority approval processes and coordination with stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies.

Review vertical transportation documentation, including pre-qualification submittals, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, material inspection requests, and site inspection requests.
Ensure submittals comply with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and local authority requirements.
Provide technical reviews, comments, and recommendations to facilitate timely approval and implementation of vertical transportation systems.
Coordinate with the contractor on procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for lift and vertical transportation systems.
Review and witness factory inspections, material deliveries, site installations, testing, and commissioning works as required.
Monitor the progress of vertical transportation works and identify technical or schedule-related issues.
Coordinate and facilitate required third-party inspections, certifications, and approvals.
Liaise with relevant local authorities to ensure compliance and obtain necessary approvals, permits, and clearances.
Attend project meetings and provide technical support to the supervision team on vertical transportation matters.
Review and verify operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documentation before project completion.

Please find below the proposed scope of services for the Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer:

Review all Vertical Transportation (Lift) documentation, including Pre-Qualification Submittals, Material Submittals, Shop Drawings, Design Calculations, Method Statements, Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and Site Inspection Requests (SIRs).
Ensure that all submittals comply with the project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and local authority requirements.
Provide technical reviews, comments, and recommendations to facilitate timely approval and implementation of the Vertical Transportation systems.
Coordinate with the Contractor regarding procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for all lift and vertical transportation systems.
Review and witness factory inspections, material deliveries, site installations, testing, and commissioning works as required.
Monitor the progress of Vertical Transportation works and identify any technical or schedule-related issues.
Coordinate and facilitate all required third-party inspections, certifications, and approvals.
Liaise with the relevant local authorities to ensure compliance and obtain all necessary approvals, permits, and clearances.
Attend project meetings and provide technical support to the supervision team on all Vertical Transportation-related matters.
Review and verify operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documentation prior to project completion.

The proposed Vertical Transportation (Lift) Engineer should meet the following minimum qualification and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, review, installation, testing, and commissioning of Vertical Transportation Systems (elevators, escalators, and specialized lifting systems).
Minimum 5 years of experience in a consultant/site supervision role on large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise developments.
Thorough knowledge of international standards and codes related to Vertical Transportation Systems, including EN, ISO, ASME, and local authority requirements.
Proven experience in reviewing and approving pre-qualification documents, material submittals, shop drawings, design calculations, method statements, MIRs, and SIRs.
Experience in witnessing factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures.
Familiarity with authority approval processes and coordination with relevant stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies.
Strong technical, communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
UAE project experience is highly desirable.

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