MEP Engineer – Infrastructure

Role overview

Design review and coordination

• Review MEP drawings, specifications, calculations, BOQs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs.
• Verify cable sizing, lighting levels, pump selection, and drainage capacity; raise RFIs and technical queries.
• Manage MEP interfaces with civil, structural, and landscape works; lead clash detection using combined-services drawings and BIM models.
• Coordinate utility protection, diversions, and connections, and interface with Systems, ITS, and SCADA teams.

Site, approvals, and delivery

• Supervise site activities, inspect installations, manage NCR close-out, and track subcontractor progress, manpower, materials, and risks.
• Support variations, quantity verification, and payment certification.
• Submit packages to RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and Dubai Civil Defence; arrange inspections and secure NOCs, connections, and clearances.
• Plan and witness testing and commissioning; validate as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties; manage defects and handover.
• Enforce safe work for HV/LV energisation, confined spaces, live traffic, and work at height; maintain quality and sustainability compliance.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of MEP experience, including 3–5 years on infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years of UAE/GCC experience with RTA, DEWA, DM, and Civil Defence approvals.
• UAE Society of Engineers membership or eligibility to register; at least one project delivered through testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Technical systems and software

• Electrical: LV distribution, 11 kV substations, road and tunnel lighting, earthing, UPS, and generators.
• Mechanical: pumping stations, stormwater and sewer networks, water and irrigation, and tunnel ventilation.
• Fire and life safety: fire pumps, hydrants, sprinklers, fire alarm, smoke control, and emergency lighting.
• Controls and interfaces: SCADA, BMS, PLC interfaces, ITS, and telecom ducting.
• Codes include RTA, DEWA, DM, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, NFPA 13/20/72/130/502, BS 7671, CIBSE, and ASHRAE.
• Software: AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, DIALux, ETAP, Primavera P6, and Aconex.