Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer at McDermott International, Ltd in Dubai | Software Engineering Jobs | May 2026

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer at McDermott International, Ltd in Dubai | Software Engineering Jobs | May 2026

Are you looking for a Software Engineering opportunity? McDermott International, Ltd is hiring a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Dubai.

About the Role

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a talented Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This full-time role is ideal for someone with not applicable background in software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Job Description Job Overview: The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business
  • They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the Management and direction of the business
  • The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of Mechanical (Eng), and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering Function
  • The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional
  • Responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise Apply expertise to the most complex problems Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition: Direct large Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MOR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources – agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action Act as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates

Skills Required

  • Job Description
  • Job Overview
  • The Senior
  • Principal Mechanical
  • Engineer
  • Management
  • Mechanical

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in relevant field
  • Not Applicable in software engineering
  • Strong communication skills
  • UAE/GCC experience preferred

Why Consider This Role

McDermott International, Ltd offers a dynamic work environment in Dubai with competitive compensation and career growth opportunities in software engineering.

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