Senior MEP Reviewer - Data Center Systems & BIM

Norconsult Telematics; Muscat; On-site; OMR 3,500 - 5,800; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics is seeking an experienced MEP Designer for on-site work in Damascus, Syria, to independently review mechanical, electrical, and plumbing deliverables for data centre facilities. You will verify designs against the project brief, standards, and resilience requirements from concept through IFC and shop drawings.

You will assess HV/LV power, UPS, precision cooling, diesel gensets, BMS, and fire suppression; review BIM models, ensure LOD compliance, and coordinate across MEP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in MEP engineering for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Deep technical knowledge of data center MEP systems: HV/LV power distribution, UPS, precision cooling, diesel generators, BMS, fire suppression, and HVAC.
• Strong familiarity with Tier classification standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute), resilience design principles, and PUE benchmarking.
• Proficiency in reviewing MEP design packages produced in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, ETAP, Dialux, or equivalent tools; ability to interrogate calculation reports and verify design assumptions.
• Working knowledge of BIM coordination processes (Revit, Navisworks) sufficient to review federated models and assess LOD compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable standards: IEC 60364, BS 7671, NFPA 70/75, ASHRAE A2, and local authority requirements.
• Strong written communication skills: able to produce clear, well-referenced review comment schedules and technical correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review and technically assess MEP design submissions across stages (concept to Shop Drawings) and issue structured review comments.
• Evaluate electrical design packages including single-line diagrams, switchgear, UPS and generator sizing, cable schedules, and earthing studies.
• Assess mechanical design submissions including cooling loads, CRAC/CRAH layouts, chillers, cooling towers, and pipework schematics.
• Review fire suppression, plumbing, and drainage design packages for completeness and compliance.
• Verify compliance with Tier standards, resilience configurations, and PUE targets.
• Check MEP coordination across disciplines and identify interface gaps.
• Review BIM models and coordination reports to ensure proper LOD and clash resolution.
• Track open review comments and contractor responses in a live register.
• Attend design review meetings and BIM coordination sessions as PMO’s MEP technical representative.

Skills

MEP review

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

ETAP

Dialux

Navisworks

BMS knowledge

PUE benchmarking

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

ETAP

Dialux

Navisworks

Job description

Norconsult Telematics is seeking an experienced MEP Designer for on-site work in Damascus, Syria, to independently review mechanical, electrical, and plumbing deliverables for data centre facilities. You will verify designs against the project brief, standards, and resilience requirements from concept through IFC and shop drawings.

You will assess HV/LV power, UPS, precision cooling, diesel gensets, BMS, and fire suppression; review BIM models, ensure LOD compliance, and coordinate across MEP,