Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Position Summary

Senior Mep Design Engineer

Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and development of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed-use projects.
• Review client requirements, project specifications, and contract documents to develop efficient MEP design solutions.
• Prepare and review design calculations, technical reports, equipment schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure all MEP designs comply with UAE regulations, international standards, and project specifications.
• Produce and review HVAC load calculations, plumbing calculations, electrical load schedules, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, and fire protection designs.

Design Coordination

• Coordinate MEP designs with Architectural, Structural, Civil, and Interior Design teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve design clashes.
• Review BIM/Revit models and coordinate with BIM Engineers to achieve clash-free designs.
• Ensure timely submission of coordinated shop drawings and IFC drawings.

Authority Approvals

• Liaise with local authorities including Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Civil Defense, RTA, DCD, Etisalat, DU, and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and review authority submission packages.
• Address authority comments and obtain necessary approvals.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor and supervise Design Engineers, BIM Engineers, and Draftsmen.
• Conduct technical reviews of drawings before submission.
• Provide engineering guidance during project execution.
• Develop engineering standards and best practices within the department.

Value Engineering

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Recommend alternative materials, systems, and engineering solutions.
• Support the estimation team during tendering with optimized design solutions.

Construction Support

• Provide technical assistance to project execution teams.
• Review RFIs, method statements, material submittals, and technical submittals.
• Resolve site engineering issues and provide practical design modifications where required.
• Attend project meetings and site visits as required.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company procedures, and quality management systems.
• Conduct technical audits of project documentation.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant Engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineering membership or certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of MEP design experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior design role.
• Proven experience in both MEP Consultancy and MEP Contracting within the UAE or GCC.
• Strong portfolio of high-rise buildings, commercial developments, residential projects, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in design review, authority approvals, tendering, and construction support.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of:
• HVAC Design
• Electrical Design

• Fire Fighting & Fire Alarm Systems

• ELV Systems
• Strong understanding of:

• UAE Fire & Life Safety Code

• DEWA Regulations

• Dubai Municipality Codes

• ASHRAE Standards
• NFPA Standards
• BS, IEC, IPC, UPC, SMACNA, and CIBSE Standards
• Proficiency in:
• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP
• Navisworks

• BIM 360 And Autodesk Construction Cloud

• HAP
• DIALux Evo
• ETAP

Core Competencies

• Strong engineering and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on value engineering and project profitability.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• UAE/GCC experience is mandatory.
• Consultancy background with hands-on contracting execution experience.
• Strong knowledge of BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept design through construction completion.
• Valid UAE driving license is preferred.