Testing & Commissioning Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer – MEP will develop and review mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems. You will work closely with senior engineers, MEP managers, and site teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and comply with local and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop designs for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems based on project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, ADDC, DEWA, ADM, DCD, and ESTIDAMA standards.
• Prepare and modify shop drawings and material submittals in coordination with senior engineers.
• Perform cooling load calculations, ventilation sizing, smoke management calculations, and pipe sizing for plumbing, LPG, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Confirm firefighting pump and tank capacities per DCD regulations.
• Assist in developing BMS control strategies and sequences of operation.
• Collaborate with electrical and ELV engineers to integrate control systems.
• Support MEP and construction managers by addressing design‑related queries.

Required profile

• Experience in mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, ADDC, DEWA, ADM, DCD, and ESTIDAMA standards.
• Ability to perform cooling load, ventilation, smoke management, and pipe‑sizing calculations.
• Knowledge of BMS control strategies and integration with electrical systems.

Required skills

• HVAC system design
• Plumbing and drainage design
• Firefighting system design
• Cooling load calculations
• Ventilation sizing
• Smoke management calculations
• Pipe sizing for LPG, drainage, and firefighting
• BMS (Building Management System) control strategy development