Mechanical Design Engineer 2

Job Summary

 We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is also a Registered Master Plumber, with at least five years of experience in designing mechanical, plumbing and sanitary, and fire protection systems, including work on subdivision and housing development projects. The role involves preparing coordinated designs, calculations, drawings, and technical specifications, and providing technical support during project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems, including air conditioning, ventilation, and exhaust systems.
• Design plumbing and sanitary systems, including water supply, sanitary drainage, stormwater drainage, and associated pumping systems.
• Prepare coordinated plumbing and sanitary designs for subdivisions and housing developments, covering individual housing units, community facilities, and connections to development-wide utility networks.
• Design fire protection systems, including sprinklers, standpipes, fire pumps, and related piping, as applicable to the project.
• Prepare engineering calculations, equipment sizing, pipe sizing, layouts, schematics, and detailed drawings.
• Develop technical specifications, bills of quantities, and material and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, and proposed equipment for compliance with design requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, address technical queries, and recommend solutions to design and installation issues.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, project requirements, and local authority requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and review of as-built documentation as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer and Registered Master Plumber, with valid professional licenses.
• At least 5 years of relevant design experience, covering mechanical, plumbing and sanitary, and fire protection systems.
• Demonstrated experience in designing subdivisions and housing developments, including residential plumbing and sanitary systems and development-wide water supply and drainage networks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering calculation tools.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC design, water supply and drainage design, and fire protection calculations.
• Ability to prepare complete technical drawings, calculations, specifications, and quantity takeoffs.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Revit MEP or other BIM software.
• Experience coordinating with developers, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and permitting authorities.
• Practical experience in site inspection, construction coordination, testing, and commissioning.