MEP Engineer

KEO International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning & development programs

Job summary

KEO International is seeking a talented MEP Engineer to join our Riyadh team. You will support the design, coordination, construction and commissioning of MEP systems for a major indoor E-Gaming arena, ensuring high safety, performance and energy efficiency.

You will coordinate with architecture, structural and AV/IT teams, manage clash detection, and ensure compliance with SBC, ASHRAE, NFPA and client specs while contributing to BIM/CDE workflows and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• 7-12+ years of experience in MEP design and delivery of large or complex building projects

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and review MEP design deliverables including HVAC, electrical power, lighting, plumbing and fire protection
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, AV/IT, vertical transport and specialist event systems
• Support clash detection, interface management, and design integration activities
• Ensure compliance with SBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, CIBSE, IEC and client specifications
• Prepare technical calculations, specifications, equipment schedules and submittals
• Provide site support: inspections, RFIs, shop drawings, as‑built docs
• Assist with testing, commissioning and handover of MEP systems
• Participate in value engineering and risk assessments
• Maintain project documentation and BIM/CDE processes

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job – you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in‑house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented MEP Engineer to join our award‑winning team based in Riyadh, KSA.

Supporting the design, coordination, construction, and commissioning of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems for a major indoor E-Gaming arena. Contributing to the delivery of a high-profile public assembly venue designed to international standards, featuring significant spectator capacity, multi‑use sports and entertainment functionality, advanced building services, and integration with the wider entertainment city. Ensuring MEP systems achieve the highest standards of safety, performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational readiness within a high‑occupancy, climate‑challenging environment.

We envisage success in this role to include:

Developing, coordinating, and reviewing MEP design deliverables, including:

• HVAC systems
• Electrical power, distribution, and lighting systems
• Plumbing and drainage systems
• Fire protection systems
• BMS and controls
• Related building services

Supporting multidisciplinary coordination with architecture, structural engineering, AV/IT, vertical transportation, and specialist event systems.

Assisting with clash detection, interface management, and design integration activities.

Ensuring compliance with:

• Saudi Building Code (SBC)
• ASHRAE, NFPA, CIBSE, IEC, and other applicable international standards
• Client specifications and sustainability requirements

Preparing and reviewing:

• Technical calculations
• Specifications
• Equipment schedules
• Material and equipment submittals

Providing technical support during construction, including:

• Conducting site inspections
• Responding to technical queries (RFIs)
• Reviewing shop drawings
• Reviewing as‑built documentation

Supporting the testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP systems.

Participating in value engineering, constructability reviews, and design risk assessments.

Maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting BIM and Common Data Environment (CDE) processes.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically 7-12+ years of experience in MEP design and delivery of large or complex building projects.
• Previous experience on sports venues, arenas, public assembly facilities, or other high‑occupancy developments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Middle East construction practices, preferably within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with local authority approval processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven capability in MEP design coordination and construction support.
• Understanding of high‑load event environments and climate‑responsive engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks, and modern digital delivery platforms.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.