Sobha Realty
Senior Engineer - Mechanical
- Permanent
- Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
02/03/2026
Location
Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/04/2026
Job description
The Senior Engineer - Mechanical is responsible for leading the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems from concept to IFC stage. The role includes performing heat load calculations, equipment sizing, and duct/piping layout, ensuring full compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, and local authority regulations (DCD, DEWA, ADM). The engineer will review and validate mechanical drawings, schematics, and BOQs, and coordinate with architectural, structural, and electrical disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions. Using BIM/Revit, the incumbent conducts design reviews, clash detection, and resolves interface issues while preparing technical reports, design basis documents, and tender specifications. The position supports sustainability initiatives through energy-efficient and LEED-compliant solutions and guides junior engineers to ensure quality control. The role also involves liaising with clients, consultants, and authorities to secure approvals and maintain design integrity.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems from concept to IFC stage.
- Perform detailed heat load calculations, select equipment, and develop duct/piping layouts aligned with design requirements.
- Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, and local authority regulations including DCD, DEWA, and ADM.
- Review and validate mechanical drawings, schematics, and bills of quantities for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate and integrate mechanical designs with architectural, structural, and electrical disciplines.
- Conduct design reviews, clash detection, and resolve interface issues using BIM/Revit tools.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design basis documentation, and tender specifications for project delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring adherence to quality control standards for all design outputs.
- Collaborate with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to obtain necessary design approvals and feedback.
Experience & skills
- 10–15 years of mechanical engineering experience in building services design.
- Proficient in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design from concept to IFC.
- Strong knowledge of heat load calculations, equipment sizing, and duct/piping layout.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, and local UAE authority regulations (DCD, DEWA, ADM).
- Experience in reviewing and validating mechanical drawings, schematics, and BOQs.
- Skilled in BIM/Revit for design coordination, clash detection, and multidisciplinary integration.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, design basis documents, and tender specifications.
- Proven experience in mentoring junior engineers and maintaining quality control of deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, and authorities.
- Knowledge of energy-efficient and LEED-compliant design practices is desirable.