MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (PLUMBING/FF)

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Independently handle plumbing and firefighting design projects from start to finish, ensuring that all client requirements are met within the project scope, budget, and timeline.
• System Conceptualization: Develop conceptual and preliminary designs based on the specific requirements of the project and systems involved.
• Design Criteria Development: Create comprehensive design criteria to define the functional and performance requirements of plumbing, firefighting, irrigation, fueling, and medical gases systems.
• Detailed Design Development: Prepare design documents, including system sizing calculations, schematic diagrams, Utility Systems Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and general arrangements.
• Final Design Documentation: Develop final design documents, including detailed specifications, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and construction drawings for all systems.
• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations for plumbing, firefighting, and related systems.
• Software Proficiency: Use firefighting and plumbing design software, such as Elite, Pipe Net, AutoCAD, and Revit, to model and simulate systems accurately.
• Equipment Selection: Select and specify the appropriate plumbing and firefighting equipment based on project requirements, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with standards.
• Tender Specification Preparation: Prepare clear and concise tender specifications to facilitate accurate equipment selection, vendor proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Design Reports: Prepare detailed design reports that outline system configurations, rationale for selections, calculations, and any potential challenges.
• Coordination: Ensure effective coordination with other disciplines within the project team, aligning plumbing and firefighting designs with other building systems.
• Vendor Coordination: Communicate with vendors and suppliers to assist with equipment selection, technical specifications, and procurement processes.
• Client Interaction: Participate in review meetings with clients, ensuring that their feedback is incorporated into design revisions.
• Problem Resolution: Oversee and resolve design issues during all project phases, ensuring smooth execution and addressing any challenges that arise.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in plumbing and firefighting design, with a track record of successful project completion.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of plumbing, firefighting, irrigation, fueling, and medical gas systems, as well as the associated design codes and industry standards.
• Software Proficiency: Strong skills in using design software such as Elite, Pipe Net, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation, client meetings, and team collaboration.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and resolving design issues effectively.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field. Additional certifications in plumbing/firefighting design are a plus.
  

Vertical : Engineering