Mechanical Design Engineer

Provide mechanical design support for large-scale commercial and hospitality projects, ensuring compliance with international and local standards and delivering cost-effective solutions.

• Develop detailed mechanical designs, shop drawings, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems in accordance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Perform load calculations using HAP or equivalent software and determine equipment capacities, duct sizes, and piping requirements.
• Identify design and constructability issues and raise RFIs where required.
• Prepare design drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams in coordination with architectural and structural layouts.
• Review design documents to ensure compliance with ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, and relevant authority requirements.
• Select and specify major mechanical equipment including chillers, FAHUs, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, and control components.
• Prepare BOQs, material specifications, and engineering design reports.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, clients, and other engineering disciplines (electrical, civil, architectural) to resolve technical issues and ensure effective system integration.
• Identify Value Engineering and cost-saving opportunities during design development.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings and ensure all mechanical services are clash-free and properly routed.
• Support QA/QC teams by reviewing inspection and testing procedures for design compliance.
• Ensure that all design deliverables are properly documented, updated, and maintained in accordance with ISO quality procedures.
• Prepare as-built design documentation and final reports required for project handover.
• Assist in developing commissioning plans and validating system performance based on design criteria.
• Stay updated on authority regulations, energy efficiency guidelines, and emerging mechanical design technologies.

6 to 10 years of experience in mechanical system design for high‑rise commercial, residential, and hospitality buildings. Minimum 5 years of GCC experience, preferably within the UAE. Good technical background in HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems in compliance with international and local authority standards (Municipality, DCD/ADCD, etc.).