Senior MEP Engineer (Swimming Pools & Water Features)
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About the Role
Lead the design, coordination, and commissioning of MEP systems for swimming pools, spas, and water features. Requires 8+ years MEP experience with 3-5 years in aquatic projects, and expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulics.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end delivery of MEP systems for buildings, swimming pools, spas and water features
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, landscape architects, contractors and clients
- Design filtration, circulation, water treatment, HVAC, heating, cooling, chemical dosing and pumping systems
- Develop energy efficient solutions including VFDs, heat pumps, solar heating and water recycling
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, FINA/ISPSC, ASHRAE and local regulations
- Oversee installation, inspections, testing, commissioning and handover
- Review contractor submittals, materials and shop drawings
- Troubleshoot operational and water quality issues
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and client presentations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
- Minimum 8 years' MEP experience including at least 3–5 years on swimming pools, spas and water features
- Experience delivering hospitality, residential, commercial or public aquatic projects
- Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer certification preferred
- CPO or equivalent pool certification is an advantage
- Knowledge of LEED/BREEAM principles preferred
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Role Summary
- Lead the design, coordination, installation, testing and commissioning of MEP systems with a focus on swimming pools, spas and decorative water features, ensuring compliance, quality, sustainability and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end delivery of MEP systems for buildings, swimming pools, spas and water features.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, landscape architects, contractors and clients.
- Design filtration, circulation, water treatment, HVAC, heating, cooling, chemical dosing and pumping systems.
- Develop energy efficient solutions including VFDs, heat pumps, solar heating and water recycling.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, FINA/ISPSC, ASHRAE and local regulations.
- Oversee installation, inspections, testing, commissioning and handover.
- Review contractor submittals, materials and shop drawings.
- Troubleshoot operational and water quality issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and client presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
- Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer certification is preferred.
- CPO or equivalent pool certification is an advantage.
- Knowledge of LEED/BREEAM principles is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years' MEP experience including at least 3–5 years on swimming pools, spas and water features.
- Experience delivering hospitality, residential, commercial or public aquatic projects.
Skills
- AutoCAD, Revit and MEP design software.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics, filtration, water treatment and HVAC.
- Project management, stakeholder management and problem solving.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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