MEP Engineer

Americana Restaurants; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants in Kuwait is seeking an experienced MEP Design Engineer to deliver MEP designs, BOQs and cost estimates for fit-out projects in retail, hospitality and office spaces, with emphasis on UAE regulations and international codes. You will produce designs, detailed reports, conduct site visits, review submittals and shop drawings, and explore value engineering options to optimize cost.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, HAP, duct and pipe sizing is essential and knowledge of MS

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MEP works and specifications (Electrical and Mechanical).
• Excellent architectural drawings reading skills.
• Good knowledge of local authority requirements from MEP specifications and authority compliance context.

Responsibilities

• Produce MEP Designs & BOQs as per the Design team’s requirements.
• Produce high level / detailed estimates based on the requirements.
• Conduct site visits prior to the design process and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to propose Value Engineering options to facilitate cost reduction.
• Review and assess material submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Conduct detailed reviews of shop drawings.
• Perform MEP inspections on-site and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ensure all designs adhere to Americana MEP guidelines and industry standards.

Skills

Architectural drawings reading

MEP systems knowledge

Pre-Contract Procedures

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

HAP

DuctSizer

PipeSizer

Job description

The position is responsible for delivering MEP designs, standards, cost estimates, and BOQs in alignment with overall project plans and ad hoc requirements. The role requires expertise in designing MEP systems for fit-out projects, including restaurants and office spaces—with a strong emphasis on compliance with UAE regulations and international design codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce MEP Designs & BOQs as per the Design team’s requirements.
• Produce high level / detailed estimates based on the requirements.
• Conduct site visits prior to the design process and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to propose Value Engineering options to facilitate cost reduction.
• Review and assess material submittals for compliance with specifications.
• Conduct detailed reviews of shop drawings.
• Perform MEP inspections on-site and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ensure all designs adhere to Americana MEP guidelines and industry standards.

Education:

• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point is essential.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, HAP, Duct sizer , Pipe sizers is a must.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a MEP Design Engineer.
• Prior experience in Retail / Hospitality sector / F&B brands.

Knowledge:

• Excellent architectural drawings reading skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MEP works and specifications (Both Electrical and Mechanical).
• Good knowledge of MEP systems.
• Good knowledge of Pre-Contract Procedures.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of MS Office package in general and should be proficient in MS Excel.
• Good knowledge of local authority requirement from MEP specifications and authority compliance context.
• Staying aware of the latest construction technologies.