Tunnel Ventilation - Senior Engineer
Tunnel Ventilation - Senior Engineer
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Job Description
Bachelors/Masters Degree in Mechanical recognized institution with relevant exp in middle east Projects
810 years of experience
Key Responsibilities
Design and Analysis:
Develop and optimize tunnel ventilation systems ensuring compliance with HVAC and FLS standards.
Perform CFD analysis for smoke control air distribution and pollutant dispersion within tunnel environments.
Ensure designs adhere to regulatory requirements and international safety standards.
Project Management:
Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to design and implement ventilation and safety systems for various tunnel types (road rail utility).
Conduct projectspecific risk assessments and hazard analysis to validate ventilation designs.
Prepare technical documentation and reports including ventilation strategies compliance assessments and safety analyses.
Technical Expertise:
Apply best practices in tunnel ventilation including longitudinal transverse and semitransverse systems.
Use CFD software (e.g. ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM or similar) to simulate and analyze airflow and thermal conditions under various operational scenarios.
Assess environmental impacts of ventilation systems focusing on energy efficiency and emissions control.
Field and Site Support:
Participate in onsite inspections and field tests to validate CFD model results and assess ventilation performance.
Work closely with construction teams during implementation phases to ensure design compliance and address engineering challenges.
Coordination and Collaboration:
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil structural and electrical engineers to integrate ventilation systems within overall tunnel design.
Engage with fire safety experts and local regulatory bodies for design approvals and compliance reviews.
Reporting and Documentation:
Develop detailed technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Document lessons learned and contributed to knowledge sharing and technical improvements for future projects.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering HVAC or a related field. Masters degree or specialization in tunnel ventilation is a plus.
Experience: 810 years in HVAC and FLS engineering with a focus on tunnel ventilation and safety systems.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in CFD software and analysis methods relevant to HVAC and ventilation.
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. NFPA 502 ASHRAE guidelines PIARC and EU guidelines for tunnel ventilation).
Experience with KSA regulations and regional projects is highly preferred.
Soft Skills:
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities especially in multidisciplinary and crosscultural settings.
Software Skills
CFD Analysis Software:
ANSYS Fluent For advanced airflow smoke dispersion and thermal analysis.
OpenFOAM Opensource software for custom CFD modeling and simulation.
STARCCM For comprehensive simulation of ventilation and fire scenarios.
CFDFEA Tools (e.g. Autodesk CFD) For detailed fluid flow and thermal modeling in tunnels.
TunnelSpecific Ventilation Tools:
SES (Subway Environment Simulation) For designing and analyzing ventilation in subways and tunnels.
IDAS (Integrated Design and Analysis Software) Used for safety analysis in tunnel environments.
Ventsim/Ventilation Simulation Software Focused on airflow simulation in underground environments.
General HVAC and Mechanical Design Software:
Revit MEP For designing mechanical electrical and plumbing systems in 3D.
AutoCAD For drafting ventilation layouts and mechanical schematics.
DIALux (optional) For assessing lighting impact in tunnels if relevant.
Fire and Life Safety Analysis:
FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator) For modeling fire growth smoke movement and evacuation scenarios.
PyroSim GUIbased tool for FDS to simulate fire and evacuation in tunnels.
Project Management and Collaboration Tools:
Navisworks For clash detection and multidisciplinary design coordination.
Primavera P6 or MS Project For project scheduling and resource planning.
Regulatory and Energy Simulation Tools:
ASHRAE Energy Modeling Software (e.g. Trane TRACE 700 IES VE) For energy efficiency analysis of ventilation systems.
Compliance Check Software Tools aligned with regional KSA codes and international tunnel standards.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
