Senior Technical Engineer – Mechanical

We are seeking a highly competent Senior Technical Engineer – Mechanical with strong experience in premium residential and high-rise developments to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for technical design review, authority compliance, and end-to-end coordination of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in full compliance with UAE regulations, international codes, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting shop drawings, design drawings, and material submissions.

• Perform detailed design calculations including cooling load, ventilation, pump head, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and static pressure analysis.

• Ensure full compliance with local UAE authority regulations and applicable international engineering standards.

• Coordinate with consultants, architects, structural teams, and all MEP disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide technical support to site teams during installation and execution phases.

• Review and validate method statements, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and technical submittals.

• Prepare technical reports, equipment schedules, and system selection justification documents.

• Handle authority submissions and manage approval processes with all relevant UAE regulatory bodies.

• Lead clash coordination using BIM tools (Revit MEP / Navisworks) to ensure clash-free installations.

• Review and finalize as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation.

• Support testing, commissioning, and system performance validation activities.

• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize costs without compromising quality or specification.

Authority & Regulatory Knowledge (Mandatory)

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with the following UAE authorities:

• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) – Water systems coordination and approvals

• Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) – Fire Fighting compliance and Fire Alarm system coordination

• Dubai Municipality (DM) – HVAC, ventilation, and drainage regulations

• Dubai Development Authority (DDA)

• Trakhees – Engineering and project approvals

• Etisalat / du – Coordination for telecom room cooling requirements

• District Cooling Authorities: Empower and Tabreed (chilled water interface, pumps, and district cooling coordination)

Codes & Standards Knowledge

• ASHRAE – HVAC design and ventilation standards

• NFPA – Fire protection system design and installation

• SMACNA – Duct design and installation standards

• DW144 / BESA – Ductwork fabrication and installation standards

• IPC / UPC – International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code

• Dubai Green Building Regulations and Sustainability requirements

• Estidama Pearl Rating System

• UAE Fire Code

Systems Expertise Required

HVAC Systems

– Chilled Water Systems – Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations

– VRF / VRV Systems

– Ventilation and Exhaust Systems

– Staircase Pressurization and Smoke Management Systems

– District Cooling integration (Empower / Tabreed)

Plumbing Systems

– Cold and hot water supply and distribution

– Sanitary drainage systems

– Stormwater and irrigation systems

Fire Protection Systems

– Fire Fighting systems: sprinklers, hydrants, foam systems, and hose reels

– Pump rooms, fire water storage tanks, and boosting systems

– Coordination with Fire Alarm and detection systems