Jr. MEP Planning Engineer

MEPCO Electro Mechanical Works LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP Contracting firm located in Sharjah is seeking a Jr. MEP Planning Engineer to assist in project scheduling and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in project management tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential. This role involves coordination with various teams and maintaining project documentation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in project planning, preferably in MEP/Electromechanical contracting.
• Basic understanding of MEP systems and construction methods.
• Ability to read and understand MEP drawings and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project schedules and work breakdown structures.
• Support in updating project progress and monitoring work against the schedule.
• Coordinate with teams to collect inputs for schedule updates.

Skills

Project scheduling

Coordination with teams

Progress monitoring

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

We are an MEP Contracting Company looking for Jr. MEP Planning Engineer

Job Functions:

• Assist in preparing project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and detailed timelines using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Support in updating project progress, monitoring work against the baseline schedule, and highlighting delays or risks.
• Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and design teams to collect inputs for schedule updates.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly progress reports, manpower histograms, and look-ahead plans.
• Analyze productivity and resource allocation for mechanical and electrical activities.
• Help maintain logs for submittals, RFIs, materials, and approvals related to MEP systems.
• Attend planning meetings and take notes on project status, critical activities, and next steps.
• Ensure planning documentation is up to date and well-organized for audits and project reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 1–2 years of experience in project planning, preferably in MEP/Electromechanical contracting.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Basic understanding of MEP systems, construction methods, and project cycles.
• Ability to read and understand MEP drawings and project specifications.