MEP Network Engineer
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting is seeking an MEP Network Engineer for a large-scale residential development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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Responsibilities
- Review internal plumbing and sanitary designs to verify correct connection, sizing, and pressure compatibility with the external potable water network supplied by ADDC
- Check internal cold and hot water distribution systems, booster pump provisions, and storage tank sizing relative to external water supply parameters
- Review internal irrigation distribution connections and verify alignment with the external irrigation network design
- Assess internal LV electrical distribution designs including DB layouts, cable sizing, and metering arrangements to confirm correct connection to the external ADDC LV network
- Review internal earthing, bonding, and lightning protection designs for compliance with ADDC and authority requirements
- Check fire fighting system designs — sprinkler networks, hydrant connections, and FM200 provisions — and verify correct connection to the external potable water supply and fire authority requirements
- Review mechanical connection provisions including any building level pumping, pressurisation, or booster systems tied to external utility feeds
- Verify that MEP system designs at building level are fully coordinated with external utility network capacities, pressures, and connection points as established by the Senior Utilities Network Engineer
- Identify design deficiencies or interface mismatches and prepare draft technical review comments for consultant response and close out
- Maintain and update the MEP design submission register and review comment tracker
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related MEP discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience in MEP engineering within the UAE, with a focus on building services connected to external utility networks
- Demonstrated experience reviewing internal plumbing, LV electrical, and fire fighting system designs on residential or mixed use developments in Abu Dhabi
- Understanding of external utility network parameters (water pressure, LV supply characteristics, ADDC standards) and how they govern internal MEP system design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD — mandatory for MEP design review and mark up
- Ability to interpret MEP drawings, system schematics, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and load calculations
- Valid UAE driving licence
- Good written and spoken English; Arabic is advantageous
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Job Description
- The MEP Network Engineer is a specialist role focused on the interface between external utility networks and the internal MEP systems of residential buildings within a large scale, phased Design & Build development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- The role is embedded within the utilities team and is responsible for reviewing and verifying MEP design deliverables produced by the appointed design consultant — specifically where building MEP systems connect to, receive from, or depend on the external utility networks overseen by the Senior Util
- This is not a standalone building MEP role. The primary focus is on ensuring that internal MEP systems — plumbing, internal electrical distribution, mechanical connections, and fire fighting provisions — are correctly designed to interface with and receive from external utility feeds (potable water,
Key Responsibilities
- Review internal plumbing and sanitary designs to verify correct connection, sizing, and pressure compatibility with the external potable water network supplied by ADDC.
- Check internal cold and hot water distribution systems, booster pump provisions, and storage tank sizing relative to external water supply parameters.
- Review internal irrigation distribution connections and verify alignment with the external irrigation network design.
- Assess internal LV electrical distribution designs including DB layouts, cable sizing, and metering arrangements to confirm correct connection to the external ADDC LV network.
- Review internal earthing, bonding, and lightning protection designs for compliance with ADDC and authority requirements.
- Check fire fighting system designs — sprinkler networks, hydrant connections, and FM200 provisions — and verify correct connection to the external potable water supply and fire authority requirements.
- Review mechanical connection provisions including any building level pumping, pressurisation, or booster systems tied to external utility feeds.
- Verify that MEP system designs at building level are fully coordinated with external utility network capacities, pressures, and connection points as established by the Senior Utilities Network Engineer.
- Identify design deficiencies or interface mismatches and prepare draft technical review comments for consultant response and close out.
- Maintain and update the MEP design submission register and review comment tracker.
Coordination & Integration
- Work closely with the Senior Utilities Network Engineer to ensure building MEP systems are correctly sized and specified relative to external utility network parameters.
- Flag any discrepancies between external utility network designs and internal MEP connection requirements for resolution by the consultant.
- Coordinate with the design consultant's MEP and utilities discipline leads to resolve interface issues between external and internal systems.
- Support BIM/3D coordination reviews to verify clash free integration of MEP systems with structural and architectural elements at the building level.
Authority & Compliance
- Support the preparation of MEP related packages for submission to ADDC, ADSSC, Civil Defence, DM, TASAREEH, and other relevant Abu Dhabi authorities.
- Assist in tracking authority comments on MEP submissions and coordinating consultant responses for NOC and approval processes.
- Maintain working knowledge of Abu Dhabi MEP codes, ADDC connection standards, UAE Fire & Life Safety requirements, and Civil Defence approval processes.
Construction Support
- Assist in reviewing MEP shop drawings, equipment data sheets, contractor submittals, and method statements during the construction phase.
- Support resolution of technical queries (RFIs) and design clarifications related to MEP utility interface works during construction.
- Participate in site visits to verify MEP installations and utility connections are executed in accordance with approved designs.
- Support MEP commissioning and testing activities, particularly for systems connected to external utility networks.
Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of MEP design submissions, review cycles, and comment status.
- Attend design review meetings and MEP/utilities coordination workshops as required.
- Escalate unresolved interface issues or technical concerns to the Senior Utilities Network Engineer promptly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related MEP discipline — mandatory.
- Membership or working towards membership of a recognised professional body (IMechE, IET, CIBSE, or equivalent) — advantageous.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in MEP engineering within the UAE, with a focus on building services connected to external utility networks.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing internal plumbing, LV electrical, and fire fighting system designs on residential or mixed use developments in Abu Dhabi — preferred.
- Understanding of external utility network parameters (water pressure, LV supply characteristics, ADDC standards) and how they govern internal MEP system design — essential.
- Familiarity with ADDC connection requirements, Civil Defence fire system approvals, and ADSSC drainage connection standards — advantageous.
- Experience in Design & Build or contractor environments — advantageous.
- Prior exposure to Yas Island projects or Abu Dhabi authority submission processes — highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD — mandatory for MEP design review and mark up.
- Ability to interpret MEP drawings, system schematics, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and load calculations.
- Understanding of hydraulic calculations for internal water supply and fire fighting systems.
- Familiarity with BIM/Revit MEP coordination and clash detection tools — advantageous.
Key Competencies
- MEP Utilities Interface Engineering
- Internal Plumbing, Electrical & Fire Fighting Systems Review
- External Utility Network Integration
- ADDC, Civil Defence & Abu Dhabi MEP Compliance
- Design Coordination & Clash Detection
- Attention to Detail & Technical Accuracy
Relevant Abu Dhabi Authorities & Standards
- Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) — LV electrical connection standards, potable water supply parameters, and metering requirements.
- Abu Dhabi Civil Defence — fire fighting system approval requirements including sprinklers, hydrants, and fire alarm infrastructure.
- Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) — internal drainage and plumbing connection standards.
- Department of Municipalities (DM) — building permits and MEP compliance approvals.
- TASAREEH — permit and approval management platform for Abu Dhabi construction works.
- Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (ADDED) — energy efficiency and sustainability compliance for building MEP systems.
What’s in It for You
- This role offers the chance to play a key role in delivering a flagship luxury residential project, with strong backing from an experienced developer and a growing project pipeline.
- You will have senior level responsibility at project level, close interaction with leadership, and the opportunity to help shape how project control is done in a fast growing contracting organization.
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