Senior MEP Design Engineer

Taj Dhabi; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Taj Dhabi is seeking a Senior MEP Design Engineer to lead technical review, coordination, and development of MEP designs across the project lifecycle in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure constructability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client requirements while collaborating with consultants, BIM teams, and construction professionals.

The role emphasizes multidisciplinary coordination, design problem solving, and coordination of design changes, with a focus on delivering high-quality MEP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant MEP engineering experience with strong design review and coordination.
• Experience with large-scale construction, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality or mega projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; strong BIM knowledge (Revit MEP, Navisworks).

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate MEP, Fire Protection, and ELV designs per project requirements.
• Review IFC and design drawings, specs, calculations, and schedules.
• Develop and coordinate MEP shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations and international codes.
• Perform multidisciplinary coordination across MEP, architectural, structural, and civil teams.
• Identify clashes and coordinate technical solutions.
• Prepare and follow up RFIs and design change requests.
• Review subcontractor submissions and technical data for compliance.
• Coordinate with BIM teams for clash detection and model coordination.
• Support construction teams with technical information and issue resolution.

Skills

MEP design coordination

Technical review

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Navisworks

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

SBC/NFPA/ASHRAE/SMACNA/IEC/NEC standards

Job description

The Senior MEP Design Engineer is responsible for the technical review, coordination, and development of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) designs throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures that MEP designs are technically compliant, coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, and approved design intent. The position works closely with consultants, BIM teams, construction teams, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to resolve design issues, optimize solutions, and support successful project execution.

About the Role

The Senior MEP Design Engineer is responsible for the technical review, coordination, and development of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) designs throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and ELV designs in accordance with project requirements.
• Review IFC drawings, design drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules, and other MEP technical documentation.
• Develop, review, and coordinate MEP shop drawings and technical submissions prior to construction.
• Ensure MEP designs comply with approved design intent, project specifications, applicable Saudi regulations, and international codes and standards.
• Perform detailed multidisciplinary coordination between MEP, Architectural, Structural, Civil, Façade, Landscape, and specialist systems.
• Identify design clashes, discrepancies, missing information, and constructability issues and coordinate appropriate technical solutions.
• Prepare, review, and follow up RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and design change requests.
• Review MEP subcontractor and specialist supplier technical submissions, calculations, drawings, and proposed systems.
• Review material submittals and technical data to ensure compliance with design and project requirements.
• Coordinate with BIM teams for clash detection, model coordination, and implementation of approved technical solutions.
• Review MEP equipment layouts, plant rooms, service routes, shafts, risers, ceiling coordination, and maintenance/access requirements.
• Review technical calculations including equipment sizing, electrical loads, voltage drops, HVAC loads, hydraulic calculations, and other MEP calculations as applicable.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP systems and architectural and structural elements to ensure constructability.
• Provide technical support to construction teams in resolving MEP design and site-related technical issues.
• Coordinate with consultants, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain required technical approvals.
• Participate in design workshops, technical meetings, coordination meetings, and value engineering sessions.
• Support Value Engineering (VE) exercises by proposing technically compliant and cost-effective alternatives.
• Review design changes and assess their impact on other disciplines, construction activities, and project requirements.
• Ensure approved design changes and technical resolutions are properly incorporated into drawings and BIM models.
• Monitor the status of MEP technical submissions, RFIs, shop drawings, and design approvals.
• Support procurement teams with technical evaluations and clarification of MEP equipment and material requirements.
• Support testing and commissioning teams by providing design information and resolving technical issues.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, technical documentation, and final handover submissions.
• Maintain accurate records of technical decisions, design changes, approvals, and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, Saudi Building Code, and applicable international standards.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Technical Manager, MEP Technical Manager, or Technical Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant MEP engineering experience, with strong exposure to design review and technical coordination.
• Previous experience within the Technical Department of a Main Contractor is highly preferred.
• Strong experience on large-scale construction, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, entertainment, sports, infrastructure, or mega projects.
• Strong multidisciplinary knowledge across HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Firefighting, Electrical, ELV, and associated MEP systems.
• Strong experience reviewing IFC drawings, shop drawings, calculations, specifications, RFIs, technical submittals, and design changes.
• Proven experience in MEP design coordination and resolving complex multidisciplinary clashes.
• Strong understanding of constructability and the relationship between design and site execution.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, designers, BIM teams, specialist subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Familiarity with SBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, IEC, NEC, and other applicable MEP codes and standards.
• Knowledge of Saudi authority requirements applicable to MEP systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit MEP, Navisworks, and BIM coordination processes is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration or eligibility is required for candidates working in Saudi Arabia.

Required Skills

• Strong multidisciplinary MEP design and technical knowledge.
• Excellent technical review and design coordination capabilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP constructability and site requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex multidisciplinary design issues.
• Strong knowledge of MEP codes, standards, and engineering principles.
• Excellent drawing, specification, and technical document review skills.
• Strong BIM and multidisciplinary coordination capabilities.
• Good Value Engineering and technical optimization skills.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple technical submissions and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong focus on technical compliance, quality, constructability, and project delivery.

Preferred Skills

• Strong multidisciplinary MEP design and technical knowledge.
• Excellent technical review and design coordination capabilities.