Lead Mechanical MEP Engineer, HVAC & Commissioning

Ghobashgroup; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobashgroup seeks a lead mechanical MEP and HVAC engineer to drive delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with scope, quality and schedule while applying TAQA standards and project procedures.

You will review HVAC calculations, equipment selection, duct layouts, and piping, and supervise installation, testing and commissioning of HVAC systems in energy and utility projects, coordinating with electrical, civil, and other disciplines to meet QA/QC and HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-12 years of relevant mechanical MEP / HVAC experience in industrial construction or energy and utilities projects.
• TAQA project experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA and project-specific requirements.
• Knowledge of ventilation, ductwork, chilled water systems, equipment selection and load calculations.
• Technical submittals, shop drawings, material approvals, vendor documentation and site execution.
• Understanding TAQA project execution, documentation, inspection, testing, quality and handover requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical MEP and HVAC engineering delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with approved scope, quality requirements and schedule.
• Apply TAQA engineering standards, technical specifications and project procedures throughout execution.
• Coordinate with TAQA representatives and stakeholders on technical clarifications, design reviews, inspections, comments and approvals.
• Review HVAC calculations, equipment selection, duct layouts, chilled water piping, ventilation, pressurization systems and related deliverables.
• Ensure HVAC installations meet project-specific environmental, operational, reliability and performance requirements for energy and utility facilities.
• Review and coordinate mechanical drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, equipment datasheets, specifications and vendor documents before client submission.
• Verify that equipment and HVAC materials comply with approved specifications, applicable TAQA requirements and relevant international codes.
• Supervise installation, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of HVAC systems and associated mechanical services under approved procedures.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, instrumentation, civil, structural, plumbing and fire protection disciplines.
• Monitor site works against approved drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans and project quality requirements.
• Manage technical queries, site instructions, non-conformances, corrective actions and design changes with the engineering team and client.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, applicable statutory regulations and QA/QC procedures.
• Monitor construction progress, manpower, material availability and engineering deliverables against project milestones and contractual schedules.
• Review commissioning records, performance tests, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals and final handover documentation.
• Attend technical and progress meetings, report engineering status, resolve outstanding issues and support client handover.

Skills

HVAC

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

ASHRAE knowledge

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ghobashgroup seeks a lead mechanical MEP and HVAC engineer to drive delivery across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with scope, quality and schedule while applying TAQA standards and project procedures.

You will review HVAC calculations, equipment selection, duct layouts, and piping, and supervise installation, testing and commissioning of HVAC systems in energy and utility projects, coordinating with electrical, civil, and other disciplines to meet QA/QC and HSE requirements.