Sr. MEP Engineer - Swimming pools & Water Features

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 379,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) invites an experienced MEP Lead to head mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for projects focused on swimming pools and water features.

You will review and finalize designs, supervise pool system installations, coordinate with consultants and contractors, conduct site inspections, and mentor on-site Project Engineers to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 8–10 years of MEP engineering experience, with 4–5 years in pools/water features.
• Knowledge of pool hydraulics, filtration, disinfection, and automation.
• Familiarity with international pool standards and codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MEP design software; strong PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize MEP design drawings, shop drawings, and specs for pools and water features.
• Supervise installation of pool systems (filtration, circulation, disinfection, heating, control).
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to align with timelines and quality.
• Review and approve material submittals, datasheets, and method statements for pool systems.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with drawings and codes.
• Troubleshoot pool system issues (pumps, filtration, UV/ozone, dosing, automation).
• Ensure compliance with NSF, ANSI/APSP, and local codes; coordinate testing and handover.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates for management and clients.
• Mentor and guide on-site Project Engineers.

Skills

Pool hydraulics

AutoCAD

MEP design software

Project management

Leadership

English communication

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MEP design software

Job description

To lead and manage the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) engineering activities for assigned projects, with a strong focus on swimming pools and water features, ensuring design compliance, quality execution, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and finalize MEP design drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications for swimming pools, water features, fountains, and related systems.
• Supervise installation of pool filtration, circulation, disinfection, heating, and water feature control systems.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure MEP works align with project timelines and quality standards.
• Review and approve material submittals, technical data sheets, and method statements related to pool mechanical/electrical systems.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with approved drawings and codes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to pool pumps, filtration systems, UV/ozone disinfection, chemical dosing, and automation/control systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (e.g., NSF, ANSI/APSP, local codes) for pool and water feature MEP systems.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP systems for pools and water features.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and documentation for management and clients.
• Mentor and guide Project Engineers (MEP) on-site.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8–10 years of MEP engineering experience, with at least 4–5 years specifically in swimming pools and water features projects.
• Strong knowledge of pool hydraulics, filtration systems, water treatment, and automation/control systems.
• Familiarity with international pool standards and codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MEP design software, and project management tools.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).