Mechanical Design Engineer - Damascus Based

Position objective

Design review responsibilities

• Review mechanical submissions at concept, schematic, detailed design, IFC, and shop drawing stages and issue structured, actionable comments within agreed turnaround times.
• Assess cooling load calculations, CRAC/CRAH layouts, chillers, cooling towers, pipework, fire fighting, HVAC ductwork, and equipment specifications.
• Review fire suppression, plumbing, and drainage packages for completeness, standards compliance, and compatibility with building systems.
• Verify TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier requirements, N+1 or 2N resilience, and project PUE targets.
• Identify spatial conflicts and interface gaps across mechanical, electrical, CSA, and ICT/ELV packages.
• Review BIM models, LOD compliance, coordination reports, and clash detection and resolution before IFC issue.
• Track review comments and contractor responses, maintain a technical issue register, and represent the PMO in review and coordination meetings.
• Prepare meeting minutes and action trackers; review construction submittals, procedures, and commissioning plans, and raise non-conformance records for IFC deviations.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in mechanical engineering for data centres or mission-critical facilities, with consultancy-side design experience.
• Deep knowledge of precision cooling, diesel generators, BMS, drainage, fire suppression, and HVAC.
• Familiarity with TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier classifications, resilience design, and PUE benchmarking.
• Proficiency reviewing AutoCAD, Revit MEP, ETAP, or equivalent design packages and verifying calculations and assumptions.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks BIM coordination, federated model review, and LOD compliance.
• Knowledge of IEC 60364, BS 7671, NFPA 70/75, ASHRAE A2, and local authority requirements.
• Strong written communication and technical review documentation skills.