Senior MEP Engineer – Hospitality Construction

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire life-safety system installation and integration to project specifications and international standards.
• Oversee generators, synchronized switchgear, power distribution, and emergency backup power.
• Manage HVAC installations, including chillers, VRF systems, ductwork, ventilation, and air balancing.
• Supervise water treatment plants, graywater recycling, booster pumps, and plumbing networks.
• Coordinate MEP requirements for commercial kitchens, bars, and industrial laundry facilities.
• Oversee guestroom automation, energy management, smart locks, CCTV, and access control installations.
• Ensure fire detection, sprinkler, and suppression systems meet applicable international safety standards.
• Review shop drawings, technical specifications, schematic modifications, and load calculations.
• Coordinate and supervise MEP subcontractors and lead system integration and quality oversight.
• Lead testing and commissioning, including air and water balancing, pressure testing, load verification, and emergency power simulations.
• Ensure systems meet international luxury hospitality operational standards.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant Building Services Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on MEP construction engineering experience; the posting also lists 7 years as required.
• Must have completed at least one major international hotel or high-end mixed-use commercial construction project.
• Strong experience in MEP installation, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE, British Standards (BS), NEC, and NFPA.
• Ability to review technical drawings, coordinate subcontractors, and resolve site-related engineering issues.
• Strong technical problem-solving, coordination, and site supervision skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in international 4-star or 5-star luxury hotel construction.
• Experience with centralized utility systems, commercial kitchen and laundry MEP installations, and guestroom automation.
• Hands-on experience in complex MEP testing, balancing, and commissioning.

Workplace and travel

• Work is in person on a hospitality construction project in Somalia.
• The posting requires willingness to travel 100%.

Application

• Candidates are encouraged to submit a CV highlighting relevant MEP construction experience and completed hotel or high-end commercial projects.