Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Design Engineer - Mechanical will be responsible for leading the design, coordination, calculations, and local authority approval processes for complex mechanical building services (HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, and Firefighting) across high-rise commercial, residential, and hospitality projects in Qatar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop full mechanical system designs (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting) in compliance with project specifications and international/local codes.
• Perform load calculations using HAP (or equivalent) and size all mechanical equipment, ductwork, and piping.
• Prepare and review design drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Select and specify equipment including chillers, FAHUs, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, and control systems.
• Liaise with local authorities (QCDD, Kahramaa, MME) for design approvals, NOCs, and compliance verification.
• Participate in BIM/Revit coordination to ensure clash-free routing across disciplines.
• Identify Value Engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout the design lifecycle.
• Prepare BOQs, design reports, and support QA/QC and commissioning plan validation.

Required Qualifications &

Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mandatory License: UPDA / MMUP Certified Mechanical Engineer –
  Grade A.
• Authority Approvals: QCDD Approved Engineer.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  NFPA, ASHRAE, LEED, or ESTIDAMA.

Experience & Technical

Skills:

• 10 to 15 years total experience in mechanical system design for high-rise commercial, residential, and hospitality towers.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of GCC experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, HAP, Elite, and BIM coordination workflows.
• In-depth knowledge of standards: ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, CIBSE, BS, and local codes (QCDD, Kahramaa).