Mechanical/MEP Design Engineer (Substation)

Larsen & Toubro; Sharjah; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Design Engineer specializing in HVAC and fire-fighting systems for Substation and Power Distribution Projects. This role involves leading the design process, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the construction sector, particularly within oil and gas, and will be adept at optimizing designs to enhance efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive innovation and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in design within the construction industry.
• Well-versed with DEWA/TRANSCO design protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design pipe sizing and routing for fire-fighting and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate with departments for project inputs and schedules.
• Review and monitor project quantity escalations.

Skills

HVAC Design

Fire Fighting Systems

Pipe Sizing Calculations

Heat Load Calculations

Project Coordination

Quality Control

Client Interaction

Design Optimization

Education

B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in HVAC

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Qualification: B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical or M.Tech in HVAC

Experience: 7-15 years, experience in Design in construction Industry, Oil and Gas, Power plant/Substation background

Objective / Purpose

The person shall be responsible for the complete design of fire fighting system and HVAC system for Substation & Power Distribution Projects. The Design Engineer - MEP shall execute the entire design for a project or a set of smaller projects, including coordination with other disciplines such as Electrical, Instrumentation, and Civil.

The person should be well-versed working with DEWA/TRANSCO design protocols, with experience in HVAC/FPS/EOT Cranes projects, especially with DEWA/TRANSCO.

The Design Engineer - Mechanical shall work with a team of Draughtspersons to design engineering activities within budget, deliver on time, and maintain high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design of pipe sizing calculation and pipe routing.
2. Checking pipe routing done by drafts person.
3. Coordinating with other departments for inputs related to fire-fighting and HVAC systems.
4. Following up on project schedules.
5. Reviewing and monitoring quantity escalation with respect to ACE, and reporting to management.
6. Checking the detailing of HVAC drawings.
7. Reviewing pre-bid queries, DBR, BOQ, and scope of work for proposal and project engineering.
8. Proposing optimization ideas during pre-bid to reduce BOS costs.
9. Ensuring design conformity to ISO standards and technical specifications.
10. Interacting with clients for drawing approval and clarifications.
11. Collaborating with site teams for drawing clarifications.
12. Selecting accessories based on layouts.

Technical Expertise

The Design Engineer - Mechanical should be capable of designing pipe sizes, piping layouts, heat load calculations, and cross-checking calculations. They should be able to execute HVAC and FF designs for AIS & GIS substations, review vendor engineering documents, and have knowledge of new technologies for design optimization. Skills include selecting HVAC & FFPH equipment and accessories, and understanding of heat load, ventilation, pressure draft, hydraulic calculations, and pressure drop calculations.

Operating Network

• Internal: Engineering Heads, Cluster Heads, SCM, QC, PEMs, Proposal Team, Safety (sometimes), Other Section Heads
• External: Clients / Consultants, Vendors

Key Value Drivers

• On Time Delivery
• Quality Control
• Quantity Management with respect to ACE
• Internal Process Improvement
• Development of Subordinates
• Innovation
• Learning & Growth

Software Skills Required

• Awareness of AutoCAD, MS Office