Trainee Mechanical Engineer – Bahrain National

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Bahraini graduate to join Bilfinger’s mechanical engineering team in Bahrain as a Trainee Mechanical Engineer. The position provides structured on‑the‑job training and practical exposure to mechanical engineering activities across oil & gas, petrochemical and industrial projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior and lead mechanical engineers in the execution of engineering projects.
• Assist in preparing mechanical calculations, drawings, specifications, datasheets and technical documentation.
• Help prepare and review equipment datasheets and specifications for pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks and packaged equipment.
• Participate in technical review of vendor documents and engineering submissions.
• Support material requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate with process, piping, civil & structural, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
• Take part in design reviews, technical meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Assist in responding to technical queries, resolving engineering issues and supporting site visits, equipment inspections, walkdowns and construction activities.

Required profile

• Bahraini national.
• Fresh graduate or 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Ability to work under supervision of experienced engineers.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering calculations.
• Preparation of engineering drawings.
• Creation of equipment datasheets and specifications.
• Technical documentation.
• Vendor document review.
• Material requisition preparation.
• Technical bid evaluation.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary engineering disciplines.