Resident Engineer - MHS (Airport Projects)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 18, 2026. AECOM scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Summary
The Resident Engineer (MHS) is responsible for providing site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of Material Handling System works within large and complex building projects, particularly international airport cargo facilities. The role ensures that MHS installation activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and safety requirements. The Resident Engineer coordinates with the client, contractors, system suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure effective integration, testing, commissioning, and successful delivery of the MHS.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide site-based supervision of Material Handling System installation and construction activities.
- Monitor MHS installation, equipment positioning, conveyor systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, and control interfaces.
- Review approved shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
- Coordinate MHS works with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, ICT, and security systems.
- Verify compliance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor installation progress, workmanship, equipment alignment, and interface coordination.
- Identify technical issues, installation discrepancies, and site constraints and coordinate their resolution.
- Coordinate with MHS contractors, system suppliers, consultants, and airport stakeholders.
- Monitor equipment testing, system integration, commissioning, and operational performance verification.
- Review inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with airport safety, security, and operational requirements during installation and testing.
- Maintain site inspection records, progress reports, and technical documentation.
- Support integrated testing, operational readiness, snagging, and final handover activities.
- Recognized Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Membership of APM or another recognized project management institution.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in large or complex building projects, preferably including cargo facilities.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in major international airport projects, preferably involving airport cargo terminals and material handling systems.
- Proven experience in construction supervision, installation, and engineering oversight of Material Handling Systems.
- Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, baggage or cargo handling equipment, automated material handling systems, and associated control interfaces.
- Experience reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, installation procedures, inspection reports, and commissioning documentation.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, testing and commissioning, system integration, and construction safety requirements.
- Excellent leadership, coordination, communication, and technical reporting skills.
- Familiarity with airport cargo operations, safety procedures, security requirements, and operational constraints.
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