MEP Engineer

Role overview

Design and coordination

• Design HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for buildings to meet project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Prepare CAD technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Coordinate MEP designs with architects and structural engineers.
• Select equipment, components, and materials based on efficiency, performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Incorporate energy-efficient lighting, HVAC controls, and renewable energy systems.

Construction and commissioning

• Provide technical support during construction, review shop drawings, conduct site inspections, and resolve MEP issues.
• Manage testing, balancing, and commissioning to verify system performance before occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with building, fire-safety, electrical-safety, and plumbing codes and standards.

Documentation and stakeholders

• Maintain accurate records of designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders about MEP systems and concerns.

Experience and education

• At least 5 years of total experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• GCC experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional MMUP Engineer Registration or UPDA certification.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of MEP materials, site activities, and MEP-related material and shop-drawing submittals.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations, applicable standards, and the local market.
• Knowledge of MEP equipment testing and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel is required; SAP ERP knowledge is preferred.
• The posting lists competencies including leadership, resilience, quality, agility, heat transfer, HVAC design, metals and alloys, piping and plumbing, and pneumatics.