Job description

Responsible for managing and coordinating day to day engineering activities for a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant project. This is office-based role based in Jordan and supporting the Middle East projects. The Engineering Manager leads technical coordination between the engineering/design team(s), OEMs and vendors, and the site execution team to ensure timely issue resolution, design integration, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable codes/standards. The role drives engineering deliverables, interface management, EPC engagement, and technical change control to support construction, commissioning and handover.

The range of activities includes (but is not limited to):

1. Manage the engineering deliverables plan and deliverable register; coordinate priorities, inputs, reviews and approvals with all disciplines and stakeholders.
2. Lead multi-discipline design coordination (process, mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil/structural) and ensure design integration and consistency across packages and interfaces.
3. Coordinate technical interfaces with OEMs and key vendors (GT/ST/HRSG, generators, BOP) including vendor document review, deviations and interface issue resolution.
4. Participate in EPC meetings to discuss any gaps b/w the EPC design and the EPC Contract requirements.
5. Support procurement and construction by providing technical clarifications, responding to RFIs/TQs, and ensuring timely resolution of site technical queries.
6. Lead technical change management including evaluation of design changes, management of deviations, and alignment of IFC revisions with construction sequence and commissioning requirements.
7. Ensure constructability and operability reviews are carried out and closed, and that engineering outputs support safe and efficient construction and commissioning.
8. Maintain engineering documentation control including MDR, transmittals, drawing status, and support development of as-built dossiers and handover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all engineering activities for the CCGT plant, ensuring integrated design across disciplines and alignment with project requirements, codes and standards.
• Act as the primary technical interface between the office engineering/design team(s) and the site construction/commissioning team; ensure fast turnaround of technical queries and field changes.
• Own the engineering deliverables schedule and deliverable register; coordinate discipline leads to meet IFC issue dates and support construction priorities.
• Coordinate with Client and EPC Contractor to ensure that the WSP scope of works is completed smoothly.
• Lead engineering interface management (battery limits, tie-ins, OEM/vendor interfaces) and drive closure of interface issues and discrepancies.
• Ensure design governance: review/approve key design deliverables, calculations and specifications; manage multidisciplinary reviews (HAZID/HAZOP as applicable) and constructability reviews.
• Participate in Design review meetings and in Project Review meetings.
• Prepare and circulate MOMs for all the meetings attended.
• Coordinate OEM and vendor document review (MDR), handle technical deviations, and ensure compliance with contract requirements and performance guarantees.
• Provide technical support to procurement and expediting, including review of technical bid evaluations, vendor clarifications, and FAT/SAT technical readiness (as required).
• Ensure engineering compliance and quality, including checking for constructability, maintainability and safe design; support resolution of NCRs and technical quality issues with the site team.
• Coordinate technical communications with the Client and EPC (as applicable) and support required submissions to authorities through the project management team.
• Support commissioning and start-up by ensuring engineering deliverables, vendor support, operating manuals and commissioning procedures are complete, consistent and aligned with site readiness.
• Manage RFIs/TQs and site technical queries, track closure, and ensure prompt issuance of updated IFC drawings and field instructions where required.
• Review engineering-related method statements, ITPs and commissioning procedures for technical adequacy, and coordinate comments/approvals with the design and site teams.
• Prepare engineering progress updates (deliverables status, key technical risks, interface issues) and support the project reporting cycle.
• Ensure engineering documentation quality and completeness for handover, including redlines, as-built records, MDR closeout, and final dossiers.

Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Proven experience as Engineering Manager/Lead Engineer on CCGT/thermal power projects, coordinating multi-discipline engineering deliverables from office with strong support to site execution.
• Strong engineering background in CCGT plant systems (GT/ST/HRSG, steam/water cycle, auxiliaries and balance of plant) with ability to govern multi-discipline design and interfaces.
• Strong capability in engineering planning and deliverables management (deliverables register, MDR, drawing status, transmittals) and coordinating inputs/approvals across stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with technical queries management (RFIs/TQs), technical change control, and issuance of revised IFC documentation to support construction and commissioning.
• Understanding of EPC contract technical requirements, EPC Contractors invoicing, vendor deviations, and technical support to claims/variations (as needed) through accurate records and substantiation.
• Strong interface skills with OEMs/vendors and construction teams, with the ability to drive closure of technical issues and prevent rework.
• Excellent coordination, communication and reporting skills, including managing multicultural teams and producing clear technical summaries for management and site.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide time-critical engineering support to site while maintaining document quality and traceability.
• Strong problem-solving capability for complex technical and execution issues, including root cause analysis and resolution of interface and performance matters.
• Willingness to travel to the project site as required to support technical resolution, inspections, and commissioning readiness.
• Familiarity with relevant international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, IEC/IEEE) and applicable local statutory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage for local stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient with MS Office and common project controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or equivalent) and familiarity with document management systems.

Desired Skills

• Experience with performance modelling tools and review of heat balance and performance guarantee methodology.
• Experience with commissioning engineering support, performance testing preparation, and development of handover dossiers and O&M documentation.
• Prior experience in Jordan or the Levant region and familiarity with local permitting, grid processes, and contractor market is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience with at least 5 years in an Engineering Manager/Project Director capacity on CCGT/thermal power projects in Jordan.
• Professional registration/certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer/PE) is preferred; strong capability in MS Office, engineering document control practices, and relevant project tools.