Ark Energy (www.arkenergy.ae and YouTube Video) is a leading AI-first Energy Efficiency, Digitalization, and Decarbonization Advisory firm that consults clients to reduce their energy costs and decarbonize to net zero through a holistic approach to project development, funding, execution followed by digital measurement and verification of energy savings. We deploy extensive AI innovation to automate our clients’ energy management workflows end-to-end, including a suite of advanced AI and digital toolkits that support energy analytics, Low Delta-T Rehabilitation, data capture and cleansing, energy reporting, M&V audit, and our flagship digital energy management information system (www.arkEMIS.io or YouTube Video).

We are seeking a practical and technically strong Site Engineer to support our energy consulting and project implementation activities on a project-by-project basis. The role is field-oriented and involves conducting technical site visits, energy audit inspections, HVAC system assessments, material inspections, installation verification, and commissioning support for energy efficiency retrofit projects and chilled water systems.

The selected engineer will work closely with Ark Energy consultants and project managers to perform site inspections, validate technical compliance, document findings, and support implementation quality assurance activities.

Core Responsibilities

Energy Audits & Technical Assessments

• Conduct Walk-Through Audits (WTA) for commercial, residential, hospitality, and district cooling-connected facilities

• Inspect and assess HVAC systems including chillers, pumps, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, cooling towers, valves, piping systems, controls, and ventilation systems

• Support Delta-T investigations and identify operational or design issues causing low Delta-T syndrome

• Perform site verification of operating conditions, equipment status, controls sequences, and system functionality

• Capture field observations, measurements, photos, equipment nameplate data, and operational findings

• Support data validation activities related to energy audits, M&V, and engineering assessments

Implementation Supervision & QA/QC

• Attend site inspections for Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Work Inspection Requests (WIRs), and Testing & Commissioning inspections

• Verify delivered materials against approved material submittals, specifications, datasheets, and approved shop drawings

• Inspect installation works related to HVAC retrofit projects including chillers, pumps, valves, controls, piping, coils, VFDs, BTU meters, and associated systems

• Verify workmanship quality and compliance with approved method statements and project specifications

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning inspections for chilled water systems and HVAC equipment

• Highlight technical deviations, installation deficiencies, or non-compliance issues during implementation

• Coordinate with ESCOs, contractors, OEMs, facility teams, and Ark Energy consultants during inspections

Technical Reporting & Documentation

• Fill and submit site inspection checklists, MIR/WIR comments, audit forms, and technical observations

• Prepare concise site visit reports with supporting photos and findings

• Maintain organized documentation and inspection records

• Provide timely technical feedback following site visits and inspections

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

• Minimum 3–7 years of practical site experience in HVAC systems, chilled water systems, district cooling, or MEP projects

• Good understanding of central chilled water plants, HVAC controls, pumps, cooling towers, valves, and energy efficiency systems

• Experience in site inspections, QA/QC, commissioning, or implementation supervision

• Ability to review technical submittals, datasheets, and shop drawings

• Familiarity with energy audits, HVAC troubleshooting, or Delta-T investigations is preferred

• Good practical understanding of HVAC installation and commissioning processes

• Ability to work independently during field assignments

• Strong technical reporting and communication skills

• Fluent English required; Arabic is a plus

• UAE driving license preferred

Preferred Skills (Nice to have)

• District cooling systems

• ESCO / ESPC projects

• ASHRAE Level 1 or Level 2 energy audits

• Chiller plant optimization projects

• HVAC Testing & Commissioning

• BMS and controls systems

• Material inspection and QA/QC documentation

• Retrofit implementation projects

Fit within Ark Energy

• Candidate shall report directly to assigned consultants/case managers

Benefits and Perks

• Daily Rate: AED 500 per day on a freelance, project-by-project basis for assigned site visits, inspections, and technical support activities across the United Arab Emirates

Working Conditions

• Project-based site assignments across the UAE

• Flexible scheduling depending on project requirements

• Site inspections and visits will generally be scheduled during normal working hours based on project and client requirements

• Daily-rate compensation model based on agreed assignment scope

How to Apply
Interested candidates shall apply through our career portal at:
https://www.arkenergy.ae/careers-13/22/site-engineer/en