MEP Design Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
POSITION MEP Design Engineer
LOCATION Private Royal Estate - United Arab Emirates
(The client will arrange work visa and relocation if not local)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The MEP Design Engineer prepares detailed design drawings and coordinated layouts for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems under the direction of MEP Engineers. The role supports the preparation of accurate, buildable, and code-compliant design documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. Working closely with engineers, architects, and consultants, the MEP Design Engineer ensures technical accuracy and alignment with local authority standards and project requirements.
Qualifications / Certifications / Licenses
- Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
- Certification in AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP (preferred)
- Familiarity with UAE authority requirements (DEWA, DM, ADDC, Civil Defense)
- Vocational training in MEP drafting or design (advantageous)
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years' experience as an MEP Designer in building services within the UAE or GCC
- Proven experience preparing HVAC, plumbing, drainage, electrical, and fire protection drawings
- Exposure to design coordination and BIM modelling (Revit preferred)
- Experience with submissions to UAE authorities (advantageous)
KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE Mechanical (HVAC)
- Skilled in preparing HVAC layouts including ductwork, ventilation, and equipment placement
- Understanding of ASHRAE standards, load calculations (HAP or equivalent), and airflow design
- Ability to coordinate HVAC layouts with architectural and structural drawings
Plumbing & Drainage
- Knowledge of water supply, drainage, and sewage systems
- Experience in preparing plumbing schematics and layouts compliant with Dubai Municipality codes
- Understanding of hot/cold water distribution, water tank sizing, and pump arrangements
Fire Protection
- Proficient in preparing fire sprinkler and firefighting piping layouts
- Familiar with NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defense requirements
- Knowledge of fire pump room layouts, hose reel placements, and riser diagrams
Electrical
- Experienced in drafting electrical layouts including lighting, power, and low-current systems
- Basic understanding of load schedules, SLDs, and cable routing
- Familiarity with DEWA regulations and submission documentation
- Lighting calculation experience (Dialux or similar) is an advantage
General / BIM & Coordination
- Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit MEP for 3D coordination
- Skilled in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
- Strong attention to detail, quality control, and clash detection
- Collaborative team player with effective communication and documentation skills
START DATE As soon as possible
SALARY AED 4,000 - 8,000 per month tax free
Benefits
- Health insurance
- One economy flight per annum
- 30 days' paid annual leave
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About Caviar Careers
Welcome to Caviar Careers – a specialist domestic staff and household recruitment agency, serving discerning private clients across the globe. Your home is a sanctuary, and having hand picked domestic staff for you and your family is what makes a house a home.
We provide bespoke recruitment services for principle home owners around the world, sourcing diligent talent from a global candidate pool.
We offer a service of unparalleled specificity, detail and discretion, making sure all your household requirements are met through building a unique team of staff focussed around what you need, with candour and professionalism.
We’re fastidious in making sure each principle is provided with a range of talent. Our candidates are incredibly hard working, well referenced experts in their fields, and whether you’re looking for a Butler with business management acumen, or a high-level Chef to manage the catering output across multiple sites, we’ve built a respected staff support system of renown, and our talent pool grows daily.
We set the right expectations: sourcing talent fit for your home is incredibly rewarding, and your private household staff will match your needs in word and deed. A strong personality match, work ethic and passion for detail underpin our candidate selection and each candidate will be hand picked by us for consideration. What we give you is time: time to live in your home and know your family is being taken care of, and as Mr Rothschild said, without our staff, “our homes would just be dwellings with ornate walls”.
MEP Design Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
POSITION MEP Design Engineer
LOCATION Private Royal Estate - United Arab Emirates
(The client will arrange work visa and relocation if not local)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The MEP Design Engineer prepares detailed design drawings and coordinated layouts for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems under the direction of MEP Engineers. The role supports the preparation of accurate, buildable, and code-compliant design documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. Working closely with engineers, architects, and consultants, the MEP Design Engineer ensures technical accuracy and alignment with local authority standards and project requirements.
Qualifications / Certifications / Licenses
- Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
- Certification in AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP (preferred)
- Familiarity with UAE authority requirements (DEWA, DM, ADDC, Civil Defense)
- Vocational training in MEP drafting or design (advantageous)
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years' experience as an MEP Designer in building services within the UAE or GCC
- Proven experience preparing HVAC, plumbing, drainage, electrical, and fire protection drawings
- Exposure to design coordination and BIM modelling (Revit preferred)
- Experience with submissions to UAE authorities (advantageous)
KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE Mechanical (HVAC)
- Skilled in preparing HVAC layouts including ductwork, ventilation, and equipment placement
- Understanding of ASHRAE standards, load calculations (HAP or equivalent), and airflow design
- Ability to coordinate HVAC layouts with architectural and structural drawings
Plumbing & Drainage
- Knowledge of water supply, drainage, and sewage systems
- Experience in preparing plumbing schematics and layouts compliant with Dubai Municipality codes
- Understanding of hot/cold water distribution, water tank sizing, and pump arrangements
Fire Protection
- Proficient in preparing fire sprinkler and firefighting piping layouts
- Familiar with NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defense requirements
- Knowledge of fire pump room layouts, hose reel placements, and riser diagrams
Electrical
- Experienced in drafting electrical layouts including lighting, power, and low-current systems
- Basic understanding of load schedules, SLDs, and cable routing
- Familiarity with DEWA regulations and submission documentation
- Lighting calculation experience (Dialux or similar) is an advantage
General / BIM & Coordination
- Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit MEP for 3D coordination
- Skilled in reading and interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
- Strong attention to detail, quality control, and clash detection
- Collaborative team player with effective communication and documentation skills
START DATE As soon as possible
SALARY AED 4,000 - 8,000 per month tax free
Benefits
- Health insurance
- One economy flight per annum
- 30 days' paid annual leave
Please check your email inbox—and your junk folder—in case our reply to your application is filtered there.
About Caviar Careers
Welcome to Caviar Careers – a specialist domestic staff and household recruitment agency, serving discerning private clients across the globe. Your home is a sanctuary, and having hand picked domestic staff for you and your family is what makes a house a home.
We provide bespoke recruitment services for principle home owners around the world, sourcing diligent talent from a global candidate pool.
We offer a service of unparalleled specificity, detail and discretion, making sure all your household requirements are met through building a unique team of staff focussed around what you need, with candour and professionalism.
We’re fastidious in making sure each principle is provided with a range of talent. Our candidates are incredibly hard working, well referenced experts in their fields, and whether you’re looking for a Butler with business management acumen, or a high-level Chef to manage the catering output across multiple sites, we’ve built a respected staff support system of renown, and our talent pool grows daily.
We set the right expectations: sourcing talent fit for your home is incredibly rewarding, and your private household staff will match your needs in word and deed. A strong personality match, work ethic and passion for detail underpin our candidate selection and each candidate will be hand picked by us for consideration. What we give you is time: time to live in your home and know your family is being taken care of, and as Mr Rothschild said, without our staff, “our homes would just be dwellings with ornate walls”.