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Mechanical EngineerNew

UNOPSAleppo,Syria
Position:Professional | LICA-8Deadline:28 Sep 2026 (13 days left)Job ID:4479Posted on:14 Sep 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Supports UNOPS rehabilitation of water-supply and irrigation infrastructure in Aleppo through mechanical and plumbing engineering. The role develops and reviews designs, calculations, drawings and tender inputs; checks contractors’ technical materials; conducts quality reviews and site assessments; and helps commission and hand over resilient infrastructure that supports recovery in Syria.

Key Details

Department

Infrastructure and Engineering Unit

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

2 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Contract duration

One year; total 180 working days

Language Requirements

Required

English, Arabic

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and monitor installation of pumps, pipework, valves and related water and irrigation systems
  • Prepare and review mechanical designs for water infrastructure, plumbing and building services
  • Prepare technical specifications, bills of quantities, cost estimates, drawings and scopes of work
  • Review pump sizing, operating requirements and compatibility with civil and electrical systems
  • Review contractor technical-material submittals and shop drawings
  • Support testing, commissioning, training, performance verification and handover
  • Review design briefs, reports and documentation against quality requirements
  • Organise engineering documentation and coordinate mechanical-work schedules

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with two years of relevant experience
  • Two years of mechanical-engineering design, supervision or construction experience for medium- to large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Two years of assessment, design and supervision experience in rehabilitation or construction projects
  • Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD for mechanical drawings
  • Experience using HAP or equivalent mechanical-engineering design software
  • Intermediate English and fluent Arabic

Desired Criteria

  • Mechanical Engineering license or board certification
  • UN or international-organization experience
  • G-Suite experience
  • Experience with pumps, boreholes and Syrian infrastructure

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Contract is one year with 180 working days in total
  • Retainer personnel complete mandatory courses without compensation before providing services

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOPS Careers, on 14 Sep 2026.