Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - BIM Coordination

LACASA Architects and Engineering Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

LACASA Architects and Engineering Consultants in Dubai seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Design Division, leading detailed mechanical design for high-rise and hospitality projects with a focus on sustainable solutions and regulatory compliance in the UAE. Requirements include a BEng/MEng in Engineering with membership in CIBSE/IMechE/ASHRAE and 15+ years in UAE engineering consultancy.

Proficiency in HVAC, Public Health, Fire protection, BMS, and software (HAP, Revit,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in an engineering consultancy in UAE.
• Experience in sustainable building design and dealing with Dubai authorities (DM, DEWA, Civil Defense, etc.).
• Holder of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and professional body membership.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design drawings for mechanical systems (HVAC, Public Health, Fire protection, BMS, irrigation, pools, gas).
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules and design development reports.
• Coordinate work with project team and monitor performance of engineers.
• Ensure work meets deadlines and budget; inform senior team of key decisions.

Skills

Detailed design

Leadership & planning

Coordination

Communication (Arabic & English)

Education

BEng or MEng in Engineering

Professional body membership (CIBSE/IMechE/ASHRAE)

Tools

HAP software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently searching for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Design Division based in Dubai.

The individual must be able to demonstrate minimum 15 years experience of working within an engineering consultancy in UAE (preferably in Dubai) in addition to good experience in providing sustainable design and should have experience in dealing with Dubai authorities (DM, DEWA, Civil Defense, Trakhees, EHS, DDA, etc.).

You must have the relevant qualifications, certifications and professional memberships and the capability to provide planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multiple projects in high rise buildings and hospitality.

You must also be a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Masters Degree in Engineering (MEng) and be a member of a recognized professional body (CIBSE, IMechE or ASHRAE).

The Role:

• Detailed design drawings with a specialization in mechanical design (such as HVAC, Public Health & Fire protection system , BMS, irrigation , swimming pool , gas .....).
• Prepare technical specifications and schedules and design development reports.
• Understand the contract and scope of project deliverables.
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the project team.
• Work closely with and monitor performance of Engineers (as appropriate).
• Ensure service and project work are carried out within agreed deadlines and within budget.
• Keep senior design team members informed of important and relevant service/design decisions and the objectives of the SSH Design and the client are achieved.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met in all designs.
• Support the project submittals and No Objection Certificates (NOC) process to the relevant Authorities.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings as required.
• Minimum 15 years experience gained within an engineering consultancy.
• Proven track record of project design through concept to detailed.
• Experience in general MEP design software’s such as HAP software, Revit, AutoCad.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written Arabic and English.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Masters Degree in Engineering (MEng).
• Membership of a recognized professional body (CIBSE, IMechE or ASHRAE) is desirable but not essential.