Job Purpose
The MEPF Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, inspection, and implementation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEPF) works for townhouse, subdivision, and residential housing developments. The position ensures that all MEPF systems are properly coordinated, installed, tested, and completed in accordance with approved plans, project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and project schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. MEPF Engineering and Planning
- Review MEPF plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documents for townhouse and subdivision housing projects.
- Coordinate MEPF requirements with architectural, structural, civil, and other engineering disciplines.
- Review designs for residential units, common areas, amenities, site facilities, and subdivision infrastructure.
- Identify design conflicts and provide practical engineering solutions.
- Review material specifications and recommend appropriate MEPF materials and equipment.
- Assist in preparing quantity take-offs, material requirements, cost estimates, and project budgets.
2. Townhouse and Subdivision Housing Development
- Provide technical supervision of MEPF works for townhouse and subdivision housing projects.
- Monitor MEPF installation from pre-construction and rough-in stages through testing, completion, and turnover.
- Ensure proper coordination of MEPF works within individual housing units and between residential units.
- Monitor MEPF requirements for subdivision roads, common areas, amenities, drainage, water supply, electrical distribution, and other development facilities.
- Coordinate utility requirements and connections for residential developments.
- Ensure that MEPF installations are suitable for the project design, site conditions, and approved development plans.
3. Site Supervision and Quality Control
- Conduct regular site inspections of MEPF works.
- Ensure that installations conform to approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure proper workmanship and installation practices.
- Identify defective, incomplete, or non-compliant works and ensure timely corrective action.
- Prepare and monitor punch lists until all MEPF deficiencies are resolved.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, contractors, and consultants regarding MEPF concerns.
4. Electrical Systems
- Supervise installation of electrical distribution systems, panels, lighting, outlets, grounding, and other residential electrical works.
- Monitor electrical requirements for townhouse units and subdivision common areas.
- Review electrical materials and equipment submitted by contractors.
- Coordinate electrical utility connection requirements with the appropriate utility provider.
5. Plumbing, Water Supply, and Sanitary Systems
- Supervise installation of water supply, sanitary, drainage, sewer, and stormwater systems.
- Monitor plumbing works within townhouse and subdivision housing units.
- Review water supply and drainage layouts and ensure proper coordination with civil and structural works.
- Witness pressure testing, leak testing, and other required plumbing tests.
6. Mechanical and Fire Protection Systems
- Supervise applicable mechanical systems, pumps, ventilation, and other building mechanical installations.
- Monitor fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with approved plans and applicable requirements.
- Coordinate fire protection requirements for residential units, common areas, amenities, and other facilities.
- Assist in inspections and coordination with relevant government authorities when required.
7. Project Documentation
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical proposals.
- Prepare MEPF progress reports and inspection reports.
- Review contractor accomplishment reports and verify actual site progress.
- Assist in evaluating MEPF variation orders and additional works.
- Review and maintain as-built drawings and MEPF turnover documents.
- Participate in project meetings and provide technical recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Licensed Engineer is preferred and may be required depending on the scope of responsibility.
Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in construction, property development, or MEPF engineering.
- Must have knowledge and/or experience in townhouse and subdivision housing development.
- Experience in horizontal residential development, subdivision projects, townhouse projects, or mass housing is highly preferred.
- Experience in site supervision, contractor coordination, and project implementation is an advantage.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of townhouse and subdivision housing construction.
- Knowledge of residential MEPF systems and their coordination with architectural, structural, and civil works.
- Knowledge of subdivision utilities and infrastructure, including water supply, drainage, sanitary systems, electrical distribution, and other site utilities.
- Ability to read and interpret MEPF, architectural, structural, and civil plans.
- Knowledge of construction materials and installation methods.
- Knowledge of Philippine building codes and applicable engineering standards.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant engineering software.
- Good technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong site inspection and quality control skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.