Mechanical Design Engineer - Modular POD Systems

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and optimize modular POD systems for Dubai projects. You will craft production-ready mechanical designs, integrate HVAC and plumbing for prefabricated modules, and coordinate across MEP disciplines in a BIM-enabled environment.

The role emphasizes factory production considerations, installation readiness, and close collaboration with production and site teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience in HVAC system design and plumbing layout.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for modular POD applications.
• Prepare HVAC and plumbing layouts for factory production and site installation.
• Develop detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, schedules, and technical specs.
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural, structural, electrical and other MEP disciplines.
• Work with BIM teams to maintain fully coordinated multidisciplinary models.
• Identify clashes involving ductwork, pipework, equipment and structural elements.
• Resolve design conflicts before release for production.
• Review project criteria, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE codes and local standards.
• Consider factory assembly, transportation, installation, and final site connections.
• Coordinate with site teams on mechanisms and tolerances.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

BIM coordination

Modular construction

Design review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Modular POD Systems

Job Snapshot
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer - Modular POD Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 5 years
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview
Mechanical Design Engineer - Modular POD Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong expertise in HVAC, plumbing, MEP coordination, modular construction, and prefabricated building systems. Azizi Developments is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its PODs Factory team and develop coordinated mechanical solutions that are suitable for factory production, transportation, site installation, testing, and commissioning. The position requires practical understanding of UAE mechanical codes, authority requirements, BIM coordination, multidisciplinary design, and constructability, with particular emphasis on adapting HVAC and plumbing systems for modular and factory-based production environments.

Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Salary: 15000-23000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context
The Mechanical Design Engineer will convert project MEP requirements into practical, production-ready mechanical designs for prefabricated and modular POD systems. The role must consider not only system performance but also manufacturing sequence, access, equipment positioning, service connections, transportation limitations, installation tolerances, and final integration with site infrastructure. By resolving technical and coordination issues before fabrication begins, the engineer helps reduce rework, improve factory productivity, strengthen quality control, and support faster site installation across Azizi Developments projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for prefabricated and modular POD applications.
• Prepare HVAC and plumbing layouts suitable for factory production and final site installation.
• Develop detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical design requirements with architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP disciplines.
• Work closely with BIM teams to maintain fully coordinated multidisciplinary models.
• Identify clashes involving ductwork, pipework, equipment, structural elements, electrical services, and architectural features.
• Resolve design conflicts before mechanical information is released for production.
• Review project design criteria, specifications, authority requirements, and technical documentation.
• Ensure mechanical systems comply with applicable UAE codes, local standards, and project requirements.
• Develop designs that account for factory assembly, transportation, lifting, installation, and final site connections.
• Consider access, maintainability, service clearances, pipe routing, drainage falls, and equipment replacement requirements.
• Prepare coordinated mechanical interface details between individual PODs and central building systems.
• Review HVAC requirements including ventilation, air distribution, duct routing, equipment connections, and related components.
• Develop plumbing designs covering water supply, drainage, sanitary systems, fixtures, and associated connections.
• Review mechanical shop drawings for accuracy, coordination, and compliance.
• Assess material submittals and confirm suitability against approved specifications.
• Review equipment, fittings, valves, pipework, insulation, ducts, and other mechanical components.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently.
• Respond to technical queries raised by factory and production personnel.
• Incorporate approved manufacturing feedback into drawings and design documentation.
• Support prototype and first-production POD reviews where required.
• Provide technical solutions when fabrication constraints or installation issues are identified.
• Coordinate with site teams regarding mechanical connections, tolerances, and installation sequencing.
• Conduct design reviews focused on constructability, efficiency, standardization, and practical execution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify mechanical systems without compromising performance or compliance.
• Support value engineering exercises for mechanical packages.
• Develop repeatable design solutions for standardized POD types where practical.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure approved revisions are incorporated into all related documentation.
• Maintain accurate revision records, drawing registers, and design files.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings, technical workshops, and interdisciplinary design reviews.
• Support factory inspection and testing of mechanical systems.
• Assist with pressure testing, functional checks, and other mechanical verification activities where applicable.
• Support site inspection and commissioning requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting during commissioning where mechanical systems require adjustment.
• Assist with preparation of handover records and as-built mechanical documentation.
• Coordinate with project, BIM, production, procurement, and site teams throughout the design and execution lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of material availability and highlight specification issues that could affect manufacturing schedules.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
• Strong experience in HVAC system design.
• Practical knowledge of plumbing and drainage design.
• Previous experience in modular construction, POD systems, prefabrication, or factory-based production is preferred.
• Experience with residential, villa, or similar MEP projects will also be considered.
• Good understanding of UAE mechanical codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Strong familiarity with BIM-supported design and coordination processes.
• Able to identify and resolve mechanical clashes with architectural, structural, and electrical systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing detailed mechanical layouts, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable reviewing shop drawings and material submittals.
• Practical understanding of constructability and installation requirements.
• Familiarity with factory production considerations is advantageous.
• Understanding of mechanical testing, inspection, and commissioning processes.
• Able to interpret architectural layouts, project specifications, coordinated drawings, and technical requirements.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented approach to mechanical documentation and design accuracy.
• Able to manage design revisions and multidisciplinary interfaces effectively.
• Comfortable coordinating with BIM, production, project, procurement, and site teams.

Skills Set

• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical design
• HVAC design
• Plumbing design
• Drainage design
• Modular POD systems
• Prefabricated construction
• Modular construction
• MEP design
• MEP coordination
• HVAC layouts
• Plumbing layouts
• Mechanical schematics
• Mechanical specifications
• Ductwork design
• Pipework design
• Ventilation systems
• Water supply systems
• Sanitary drainage
• Equipment coordination
• BIM coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Clash detection
• Clash resolution
• Shop drawing review
• Material submittals
• Technical documentation
• UAE mechanical codes
• Authority requirements
• Factory production coordination
• Manufacturing coordination
• Constructability reviews
• Value engineering
• Design standardization
• Production optimization
• Site installation
• Mechanical testing
• Inspection support
• Commissioning support
• Handover documentation
• As-built drawings
• Design revisions
• Residential MEP
• Villa projects

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical engineering, modular manufacturing, BIM coordination, and large-scale property development. Engineers gain exposure to a design environment where HVAC and plumbing systems must be optimized not only for technical performance but also for repeatable factory production and efficient site installation. Azizi Developments expanding Dubai portfolio creates strong demand for engineers who can combine conventional MEP knowledge with modern prefabrication methods. The position offers a valuable platform to deepen expertise in modular mechanical design, constructability, industrialized construction, testing, commissioning, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

About the Company

Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, and large-scale destination projects across the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio includes major developments such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice, supported by a construction-driven approach focused on quality, innovation, customer value, and efficient project delivery.