Senior Mechanical Technical Engineer

EMT Electromechanical Works LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 391,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting deliverables. The role focuses on coordinated design, technical compliance, constructability and timely approvals.

You will review drawings, perform calculations and lead discussions with clients and consultants, ensuring seamless integration with BIM teams and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant mechanical MEP experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire-fighting and building-services coordination.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit/Navisworks preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience on large building projects.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, specs, BOQs and identify design gaps and risks.
• Prepare/shop drawings, layouts, schematics and submittals.
• Perform HVAC load, duct and pipe sizing calculations and equipment selection.
• Coordinate with architecture, structure, electrical and BIM teams.
• Review technical offers for equipment and document compliance.
• Lead technical discussions and close comments within project programme.
• Ensure plantroom access, maintenance clearances and coordination.
• Support site constraints, testing, balancing and commissioning.
• Assist with approvals and handover documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold internal standards.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building-services coordination

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Job description

Company: MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time

Openings: 1

Minimum Experience: 15+ years of directly relevant experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide senior mechanical technical leadership for HVAC, plumbing, drainage and fire-fighting engineering deliverables, ensuring coordinated design, technical compliance, constructability and timely approvals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review mechanical contract drawings, specifications, BOQs, design criteria and equipment schedules and identify design gaps, conflicts and technical risks.
• Prepare/review shop drawings, coordinated layouts, schematics, plantroom details, sections, builders-work drawings, material submittals, RFIs and method statements.
• Perform or verify HVAC load, ventilation, duct sizing, pipe sizing, pump head, pressure-drop and equipment-selection calculations as applicable.
• Coordinate HVAC, CHW, plumbing, drainage, water supply, fire-fighting and specialist mechanical services with architecture, structure, electrical and BIM teams.
• Review technical offers for chillers, AHUs/FCUs, fans, pumps, tanks, water heaters, valves, sanitaryware and fire-fighting equipment and document compliance/deviations.
• Lead consultant/client technical discussions and close comments on drawings, materials and calculations within the project programme.
• Ensure plantroom access, maintenance clearances, drainage strategy, ceiling coordination, shafts, sleeves and equipment logistics are resolved before construction.
• Provide technical support for site constraints, design changes, testing/commissioning issues, balancing, flushing, pressure testing and system performance.
• Support authority approvals where applicable and ensure handover documentation reflects approved and installed systems.
• Mentor mechanical technical engineers and maintain internal checking standards for technical submissions.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mechanical MEP experience, preferably with major MEP contractors on complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire-fighting and building-services coordination.
• Sound understanding of ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, IPC/UPC and relevant UAE/local authority requirements as applicable.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and reviewing calculations, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs and equipment selections.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/Navisworks and engineering calculation tools are preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience with large residential, hospitality, commercial, healthcare or mixed-use developments is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, coordination and technical communication skills.