Mechanical Engineer – Uganda

About the role

Bureau Veritas seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead certification and verification of mechanical engineering activities across installation and commissioning projects in Uganda. The role involves ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, regulatory standards and industry codes.

Key responsibilities

• Draft Verification & Certification Activity Reports, define scope of work and budget for mechanical projects.
• Perform on‑site surveillance to certify installation and testing of pipelines, pumps, compressors, valves and storage tanks.
• Verify mechanical component installations against BS EN, ISO and other relevant standards.
• Lead audit activities, conduct opening/closing meetings, document compliance status, non‑conformities and corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports after each site visit and review mechanical installation plans and design specifications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 3 years on international projects.
• ISO 9712 Level 2 certification (UT, MT, PT, RT) – mandatory.
• Good health and ability to meet the physical demands of on‑site inspections.

Required skills

• Pipeline design expertise using API and ASME codes.
• Hydraulic calculations and hydro‑testing knowledge.
• Pipeline integrity NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT).
• Understanding of mechanical systems such as pumps, valves and heating systems.
• Material receipt verification in fabrication yards or installation sites.
• Inspection reporting and compliance analysis.