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≈ $28k – $74k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Abu Dhabi)
Seniority
Junior

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. McDermott scores C on the Alion truth index.

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McDermott is an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas, delivering offshore and onshore oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, power and low-carbon energy projects for energy companies. Founded in 1923, the company operates engineering centers and fabrication yards across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, India, Europe and the Americas, with major hubs in Dubai, Chennai, Kuala Lumpur, Batam and London. It hires structural, electrical, process and production engineers, electrical designers, quality inspectors, procurement and contracts specialists, document controllers, project accountants and completion coordinators.

Job Overview

The Associate Mechanical Engineer is responsible for utilizing existing Mechanical procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Mechanical and Engineering.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Gain an understanding of the Mechanical engineering main duties in the different stages of the projects
  • Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks
  • Apply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring
  • Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
  • Organize own work to meet deadlines set by others
  • Clearly communicate information, asking questions and checking for understanding
  • Become familiar with all the quality and documentation systems
  • Specify simple types of equipment by process and project requirements under lead engineer guidance
  • Apply all relevant procedures, practices, and international standards according to their discipline (Static, Rotating, Package, special equipment), and applicable as per Project requirements
  • Assist in supplying another discipline with relevant information, as per their requirement
  • Carry out all relevant drafting activities (e.g., Datasheet sketches, modifications drawings, etc.)
  • Support the drawings, documents, and inspection & test procedures review from the sellers and manufacturers
  • Assist the Mechanical Engineers and Buyers with the evaluation of the Technical and Commercial bids
  • Apply all the relevant HSE requirements and criteria in the engineering work and decisions

Reports to:

Project: Lead Engineer

Functional: Supervisor/Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager

Liaise with: Engineers, Design Supervisors, and Designers of their own discipline

Supervises: None

Essential Qualifications and Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Master’s Degree is preferred)
  • 0-3 years of experience in Oil and Gas
  • Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of a professional engineering society
  • Good English in writing and speaking (B2 Level)
  • Quality-oriented and schedule conscious
  • Good communication skills and team player behavior
  • Show flexibility to assist colleagues and supervisors with increased workload
  • Learning the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
  • Learning design techniques and analysis methods
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