Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Review mechanical design submissions including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, fuel systems, and medical gas systems (if applicable).
• Verify heat load calculations, ventilation requirements, duct sizing, pipe sizing, pump head calculations, and equipment selections.
• Assess the mechanical design for compliance with project specifications, codes, and authority regulations.
• Review material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with architectural, electrical, civil, and ICT teams to resolve design conflicts and ensure smooth integration of mechanical systems.
• Review fire protection system designs including sprinkler layouts, hydrant systems, fire pumps, and compliance with NFPA standards.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Participate in value engineering studies to optimize system performance and cost.
• Support design review meetings, track comments, and ensure timely resolution.
• Inspect mechanical installations to verify alignment with approved designs and quality standards.
• Review testing and commissioning plans and support system performance verification.
• Evaluate equipment room layouts, mechanical shafts, and routing for maintainability and safety.
• Prepare technical reports, design review assessments, and compliance summaries.
• Verify BOQs, technical specifications, and detailed design documents.
• Coordinate with facility management teams to ensure the mechanical design supports long-term operations and maintenance needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally on institutional or government projects.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Solid understanding of international standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, and SMACNA.
• Experience with PMC teams and design review procedures.
• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.