Mechanical Site Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Site Engineer will manage day-to-day on-site operations for all mechanical systems, including HVAC, Plumbing-Water & Drainage, and Firefighting networks. You will bridge the gap between engineering drawings and field installation, ensuring all works comply with approved plans, local authority regulations, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Oversee mechanical installations (HVAC ducting, piping, fire protection, plumbing) ensuring zero deviations from approved shop drawings.
• Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor daily progress, quality of work, and man-power distribution.
• Drawing Coordination: Review Mechanical shop drawings to detect and resolve clashes with mechanical, Electrical or civil structures.
• Authority Approvals: Assist in ensuring installations meet local regulatory authority standards (e.g., local Authority, Municipality, Civil Defense).
• Documentation & Inspection: Raise and close out Technical Data sheets (TDS), Drawing Submittals, Work Inspection Requests (WIR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), Test Reports, as built drawings, Commissioning Reports of the project and with the consultant.
• Progress Reporting: Maintain accurate site diaries and generate clear daily/weekly progress reports for the MEP Project Manager.
• Labor & Material requirement: Monitor daily manpower and material requirements based on planned site activities. Track workforce attendance, productivity, and resource utilization, ensuring adequate labor and materials are available to achieve project milestones. Coordinate with subcontractors and the procurement team to prevent delays and maintain continuous site progress.
• Testing & Commissioning: Witness and execute pressure testing, balancing, and commissioning of mechanical systems prior to client handover.
• Safety Enforcement: Strictly uphold company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across your designated site zones.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of solid, site-based experience in building construction or MEP contracting.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in reading layout blueprints; deep understanding of international and local construction codes (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA).
• Software: Competent using AutoCAD (2D/3D) and MS Excel for report drafting.
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, clear communication skills, and strong subcontractor negotiation tactics.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing-Water & Drainage, and Firefighting networks?
• Do you have knowledge of engineering drawings and field installation?

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person