Sr Plumbing Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International seeks a Senior Plumbing Engineer in Dubai to lead design, engineering, and project execution for complex electro-mechanical installations. You will perform hydraulic calculations, select plumbing systems, and coordinate with HVAC, electrical, and civil teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with global and local standards.

Responsibilities include site supervision, shop drawing reviews, procurement support, testing, commissioning, and documentation for client

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed plumbing system designs for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for water supply, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Ensure designs comply with local codes, standards (IPC, UPC, NFPA, ASHRAE, etc.), and regulations.
• Select appropriate pipes, fittings, pumps, valves, and fixtures for the project.
• Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, and civil engineers to avoid clashes and ensure integration.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure installations match approved drawings and standards.
• Address any technical issues that arise during construction.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist in BOQ preparation and material selection.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and assist in material procurement.
• Work with the commercial team to ensure project cost control and budget management.
• Oversee pressure testing, leakage checks, and system balancing.
• Ensure systems meet functional requirements before handing over to the client.
• Prepare test reports and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, RFIs, and progress reports.
• Attend meetings with consultants, clients, and contractors.

Job description

As a Senior Plumbing Engineer in an electro-mechanical contracting company, your responsibilities would typically include:

1. Design & Engineering:

• Develop detailed plumbing system designs for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for water supply, drainage, and firefighting systems.
• Ensure designs comply with local codes, standards (IPC, UPC, NFPA, ASHRAE, etc.), and regulations.
• Select appropriate pipes, fittings, pumps, valves, and fixtures for the project.
• Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, and civil engineers to avoid clashes and ensure integration.

2. Project Execution & Site Supervision:

• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure installations match approved drawings and standards.
• Address any technical issues that arise during construction.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure smooth execution.

3. Procurement & Cost Control:

• Assist in BOQ (Bill of Quantities) preparation and material selection.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and assist in material procurement.
• Work with the commercial team to ensure project cost control and budget management.

4. Testing & Commissioning:

• Oversee pressure testing, leakage checks, and system balancing.
• Ensure systems meet functional requirements before handing over to the client.
• Prepare test reports and as-built drawings.

5. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, RFIs (Requests for Information), and progress reports.
• Attend meetings with consultants, clients, and contractors.