Design Engineer - Electrical

Job Description

To complete the assignment within budgeted manhours / cost with margin. Ensure that the design and drawings are prepared in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications and other contract documents. Co-ordinate the Mechanical services with the building layouts and other services. Ensure that the drawings are prepared within the productivity norms. Key Responsibilities - Ensure the accuracy and technical correctness of the design and co-ordination of the working drawings produced. Prepare the working drawings in accordance with the project and company standards and specifications. Co-ordinate the Air Conditioning drawings with the civil and architectural layouts. Co-ordinate the Air Conditioning services with the electrical, plumbing and fire fighting services, including preparation multiservice details. Resolution of technical difficulties with the site team / main contractor as directed by the Project Manager. Proactive coordination with civil contractor / subcontractors for effective execution of works ensure that the quality of the work is in full compliance to the contract specification, project quality plan and is completed of time. Obtain drawing approval from the professional team. Maintaining ISO documentation, Record Keeping, Suppliers/Manufacturers Data Bank records. Delegating Draftsmen for quantity take offs, cross checking quantities. Issue the approved drawings to site. Maintain the working drawing register (Drawing Log) for the air conditioning drawings. Monitoring productivity and compiling relevant information on production rates. Participate in preparation and implement quality assurance plans. Preparation of record drawings. Identification of additional works and advice the Project Manager to enable formal instructions to be obtained. Key Skills - Detailed engineering knowledge in the design and engineering of Air Conditioning systems for commercial and light industrial buildings in the GCC. The services would include both ductwork and pipe work for the following Systems: Water and air-cooled chiller plant. Constant volume air handling plant. Variable air volume air handling systems Fan coil systems Package and split systems Supply and extract ventilation. Smoke control systems. Understanding of the method of construction of buildings. Ability to communicate fluently in English - both orally and in writing Developed computer skills, particularly in spreadsheets and databases. Detailed design ability to undertake ductwork and pipe work sizing, pump pressure and fan pressure calculations etc. Detailed knowledge of International, Dubai and Abu Dhabi codes of practice, regulations, and specifications for the construction industry with particular knowledge of the Municipal and Civil Defence requirements. Familiar with Plumbing / Fire Fighting as well as Electrical & ELV systems. Ability to read, understand, visualise and interpret drawings and specifications. Identify training needs of the project team members reporting him and arrange for suitable training for them, in consultation with P.M for furtherance of their professional skills and competence An active personality, able to interact freely with his peers Educations - Graduate in Mechanical engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) / Diploma in Mech engineering along with: Approved training in HVAC & related field Proficient in use of engineering calculations such as HAP Knowledge of BIM softwares such as Revit & Navisworks would be an advantage. Experience - 5 years engineering experience with at least 2 years for a Graduate Engineer OR 10 years engineering experience with at least 4 years for Diploma Engineer in the preparation of air-conditioning construction drawings. Minimum 2 years of experience in Site experience in installation / execution (Preferably in GCC countries) Knowledge of Electrical & Plumbing / Fire Fighting systems would be an advantage Hands on experience in Revit / Navisworks would be an advantage Ensure that the design and drawings are prepared in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications and other contract documents within budgeted manhours / cost with margin Detailed knowledge of design and engineering of Medium, Low and Extra Low Electrical services for major High Rise Residential & commercial buildings.