Otis

Project Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Microsoft 365
Description

Project Engineer

Location: Otis L.L.C, 37th floor, The One Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Remote Type: On-Site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-01-22

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Location:

Otis L.L.C, 37th floor, The One Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jr. Project Engineer – Installation plays a key role in supporting the execution of elevator installation projects while ensuring compliance with Otis standards, safety policies, timelines, and customer expectations. The role requires hands-on experience in elevator/lift installation, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage site-level activities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Site Management

  • Assist in planning, organizing, and executing installation activities for elevators as per Otis procedures and project timelines.
  • Supervise installation teams and subcontractors to ensure safe and high-quality execution at the site.
  • Review installation drawings, technical documents, and material requirements prior to commencement of work.
  • Monitor daily site progress and prepare regular progress reports for the Project Manager.

2. Quality & Safety Compliance

  • Implement Otis safety standards and ensure all site personnel follow safety regulations.
  • Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure compliance with method statements and risk assessments.
  • Carry out quality checks during various stages of installation to ensure adherence to Otis quality protocols.

3. Coordination & Communication

  • Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, logistics, and quality to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Liaise with customers, consultants, and main contractors regarding site readiness, technical issues, and progress updates.
  • Attend project meetings and provide accurate technical inputs when required.

4. Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain site installation documentation including checklists, inspection reports, and safety records.
  • Support the handover process by ensuring all installation activities are completed, tested, and certified as required.
  • Assist in resolving site-based technical issues and escalating complex issues to senior engineers or project managers.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in elevator/lift installation, preferably with a leading elevator company.
  • Good understanding of mechanical and electrical installation practices related to vertical transportation systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards, safety practices, and local regulations.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and installation schematics.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills for site coordination.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office, reporting tools).
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

  • Primarily site-based role requiring daily presence at project sites.
  • Occasional travel between multiple installation sites as required.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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