Senior MEP Design Engineer - Water

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Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior MEP Design Engineer – Water to lead the design, coordination, and technical delivery of water-related MEP systems across complex building and infrastructure projects. The role will focus on the design and review of potable water, irrigation, drainage, stormwater, wastewater, fire water, and associated utility systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local codes, international standards, and client expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design of water-related MEP systems for building and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review design calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Develop designs for
• Potable water systems
• Domestic cold and hot water systems
• Irrigation systems
• Stormwater drainage systems
• Sewer and wastewater systems
• Fire water networks
• Pumping systems and storage solutions
• Ensure all designs are technically sound, cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct hydraulic assessments and system sizing for water supply and drainage networks.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, utility providers, authorities, and contractors.
• Review and resolve clashes and interface issues between water systems and other disciplines.
• Support BIM coordination and design integration activities.
• Participate in design workshops, technical reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, client standards, and international design codes.
• Support permitting and authority approval processes related to water systems.
• Provide technical guidance during design development, tender, and construction stages.

Project Delivery

• Manage design deliverables in line with project schedules and quality requirements.
• Monitor design progress and identify technical risks, constraints, and mitigation measures.
• Support value engineering initiatives and design optimization.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in MEP water systems design.
• Strong experience in the design of building and/or infrastructure water networks.
• Proven experience on large-scale or complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of water design standards, authority requirements, and multidisciplinary coordination.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Proficiency in design software such as:
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and clash detection processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply international and local engineering codes and standards.
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent coordination and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Leadership and mentoring capability
• Commercial awareness and value engineering mindset

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