Senior Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing & Fire Protection – Design)
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About the Role
Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems for construction projects in Qatar. Requires 10-12 years of experience, UPDA/MMUP certification, and expertise in NFPA codes, AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
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Responsibilities
- Lead design of domestic water supply, drainage, sewage, storm water, and irrigation systems.
- Perform hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and equipment selection.
- Design firefighting systems including sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire hose reels, and fire pumps.
- Coordinate with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), NFPA, and local authority regulations.
- Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
- Provide technical support during construction phase and conduct site inspections.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- UPDA/MMUP Certification
- 10–12 years of experience in plumbing & fire protection design within construction projects
- Strong experience in consultancy or contractor design environment
- Expertise in plumbing and firefighting system design
- Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IPC/UPC, and local regulations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools
- Experience with hydraulic calculation software (e.g., Elite, Pipe Flow)
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Purpose of the Role
- To lead the design, coordination, and delivery of plumbing and fire protection systems for construction projects, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high quality engineering solutions aligned with project requirements and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design of domestic water supply, drainage, sewage, storm water, and irrigation systems.
- Perform hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and equipment selection (pumps, tanks, heaters, etc.).
- Prepare design layouts, schematics, and detailed drawings.
- Design firefighting systems including sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire hose reels, and fire pumps.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and system sizing as per NFPA standards.
- Prepare detailed design drawings and specifications for fire protection systems.
- Coordinate with architectural, structural, and other MEP disciplines.
- Ensure proper integration of plumbing and firefighting systems within building design.
- Identify and resolve design clashes using BIM tools.
- Ensure compliance with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), NFPA, and local authority regulations.
- Prepare and review design submissions for authority approvals.
- Liaise with civil defense and relevant authorities when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- UPDA/MMUP Certification (mandatory / preferred as per company requirement)
- 10–12 years of experience in plumbing & fire protection design within construction projects
- Strong experience in consultancy or contractor design environment
- Expertise in plumbing and firefighting system design
- Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, IPC/UPC, and local regulations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools
- Experience with hydraulic calculation software (e.g., Elite, Pipe Flow, etc.)
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