WSP

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Principal Engineer - Vertical Transportation

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Job Summary

Lead vertical transportation design for complex building projects, drawing on a 10+ year background in lift and escalator systems. Manage VT design concepts, calculations for lift counts/speeds, and prepare reports, drawings, and specs while coordinating with clients, design teams, and local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance (EN 81, ASME, local codes).

Location: Dubai

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Transportation & Fleet Operations

Key Responsibilities

•Develop vertical transportation design concepts, including calculation of the number, size, and speed of lifts for a wide variety of building types.
•Prepare design stage reports, drawings, and technical specifications, and participate in client and design team meetings as required.
•Attend and coordinate meetings with the project design team, VT supplier, and subcontractors to ensure the intended design is implemented.
•Liaise with Local Authority Departments and stakeholders to obtain approvals at all stages of the project.
•Coordinate with other Discipline Engineers (Architectural, Structural, Telecoms, IT, Mechanical, and Electrical) as applicable.

Key Requirements

•Degree in lift and escalator engineering or electrical/mechanical engineering.
•Extensive experience designing VT systems for various building types.
•Strong knowledge of VT codes, standards, and local building regulations.
•Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and project reviews.
•Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Experience:Vertical transportationLiftEscalatorBuilding technology

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:EnglishCommunication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:ElevateCADBIMRevitMicrosoft OfficeCAD/BIM

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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