MEP Engineer – Infrastructure

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks an experienced MEP Engineer to plan, coordinate and deliver mechanical, electrical and plumbing works on major UAE infrastructure projects. You will own MEP scope from design review through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities include design review, BIM clash detection, interface management with civil/landscape teams, site supervision and authority approvals (RTA, DEWA, DM, Civil Defence).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of MEP experience, including 3–5 years on infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 3 years of UAE/GCC experience with RTA, DEWA, DM and Civil Defence approvals.
• UAE Society of Engineers membership, or eligibility to register.
• At least one project delivered through T&C and handover.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review MEP drawings, specifications, calculations and BOQs for compliance with project and authority standards.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and ITPs.
• Verify cable sizing, lighting levels, pump selection and drainage capacity.
• Raise RFIs and technical queries with the design consultant.
• Manage interfaces between MEP and civil, structural and landscape works.
• Lead MEP clash detection using BIM models.
• Coordinate utility protection, diversions and new connections.
• Interface with Systems, ITS and SCADA teams for tunnels, stations and pumping stations.
• Supervise daily MEP site activities against approved drawings and programme.
• Inspect installations and manage NCRs through to close-out.
• Track subcontractor progress, manpower and materials, and report risks to the MEP Manager.
• Support variations, quantity verification and payment certification.
• Prepare and submit packages to RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence.
• Arrange authority inspections and secure NOCs, connections and final clearances.
• Plan and witness T&C of electrical, mechanical, fire and public health systems.
• Validate as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranties.
• Manage snagging, defects and handover to the client and operator.

Skills

MEP engineering experience

Infrastructure project experience

BIM clash detection

Coordination with MEP, civil, and SM/S

Site supervision and handover

NCRs and QA/QC

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Navisworks

DIALux

ETAP

Primavera P6

Aconex

Job description

We are hiring an MEP Engineer to plan, coordinate and deliver mechanical, electrical and plumbing works on major infrastructure projects across the UAE. You will own MEP scope from design review through installation, authority approvals, testing, commissioning and handover.

Projects include roads and bridges, tunnels and underpasses, metro and rail stations, utility corridors, pumping stations, and stormwater and drainage networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Review

• Review MEP drawings, specifications, calculations and BOQs for compliance with project and authority standards
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and ITPs
• Verify cable sizing, lighting levels, pump selection and drainage capacity where required
• Raise RFIs and technical queries with the design consultant

Coordination & Interfaces

• Manage interfaces between MEP and civil, structural and landscape works, including builders’ work
• Lead MEP clash detection using combined services drawings and BIM models
• Coordinate utility protection, diversions and new connections
• Interface with Systems, ITS and SCADA teams for tunnels, stations and pumping stations

Site Execution

• Supervise daily MEP site activities against approved drawings and programme
• Inspect installations and manage NCRs through to close-out
• Track subcontractor progress, manpower and materials, and report risks to the MEP Manager
• Support variations, quantity verification and payment certification

Authority Approvals

• Prepare and submit packages to RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence
• Arrange authority inspections and secure NOCs, connections and final clearances
• Plan and witness T&C of electrical, mechanical, fire and public health systems
• Validate as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranties
• Manage snagging, defects and handover to the client and operator

HSE & Quality

• Enforce safe systems of work for HV/LV energisation, confined spaces, live traffic and work at height
• Ensure compliance with the project quality plan and sustainability requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5–8 years of MEP experience, including 3–5 years on infrastructure projects
• Minimum 3 years of UAE/GCC experience with RTA, DEWA, DM and Civil Defence approvals
• UAE Society of Engineers membership, or eligibility to register
• At least one project delivered through T&C and handover
• Valid UAE driving licence

Technical Skills:

• Electrical: LV distribution, 11 kV substations, road and tunnel lighting, earthing, UPS and generators
• Mechanical: pumping stations, stormwater and sewer networks, water and irrigation, tunnel ventilation
• Fire & Life Safety: fire pumps, hydrants, sprinklers, fire alarm, smoke control, emergency lighting
• Controls: SCADA, BMS, PLC interfaces, ITS and telecom ducting
• Codes: RTA, DEWA, DM, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, NFPA 13/20/72/130/502, BS 7671, CIBSE, ASHRAE
• Software: AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, DIALux, ETAP, Primavera P6, Aconex