We are expanding our MEP Design team and are looking for talented Mechanical Design Engineers – Plumbing & Fire Fighting (PL & FF) at both Junior and Senior levels to join our Cairo office.
1. Mechanical Design Engineer – PL & FF
Experience: 3–5 Years**
Employment Type: Full-Time
üìç Location: Cairo Office, Nasr City
Plumbing & Fire Fighting Design
Prepare plumbing and fire fighting system designs from concept through detailed design and tender stages.
Design domestic water supply, drainage, stormwater, sewage, and water distribution systems.
Perform pipe sizing, water demand calculations, pump sizing, tank sizing, and hydraulic calculations.
Design fire fighting systems, including sprinkler systems, fire hose reels, standpipes, fire pumps, and fire water storage systems.
Perform fire fighting hydraulic calculations and prepare system schematics and riser diagrams.
Prepare equipment schedules, design calculations, layouts, and technical reports.
Select appropriate pumps, tanks, valves, fixtures, and related mechanical equipment.
Develop designs in accordance with applicable project requirements, codes, and international standards.
Design Coordination
Coordinate plumbing and fire fighting systems with architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, fire & life safety, and other disciplines.
Coordinate shafts, plant rooms, wet areas, service routes, equipment locations, and ceiling spaces.
Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve design clashes.
Ensure consistency between calculations, drawings, BIM models, schedules, and specifications.
Respond to technical comments and design-review observations.
BIM & Technical Documentation
Develop and review PL & FF designs using Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
Prepare coordinated BIM models and detailed engineering drawings.
Prepare technical specifications, schedules, and tender documentation.
Support preparation and review of BOQs.
Assist with RFIs and construction-stage design clarifications when required.
Senior candidates will also be expected to:
Independently develop and review complex plumbing and fire fighting design packages.
Review calculations, drawings, and models prepared by junior engineers.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
Coordinate directly with discipline leaders, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in client and technical coordination meetings when required.
Resolve complex technical and coordination issues.
Support workload planning and monitoring of design deliverables.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, project requirements, and company quality standards.
Review submissions before issue and ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Relevant professional experience in Plumbing and Fire Fighting Design, preferably within an engineering consultancy.
Strong knowledge of domestic water, drainage, sewage, stormwater, and pumping systems.
Strong knowledge of fire protection systems including sprinklers, standpipes, hose reels, and fire pumps.
Good knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as NFPA, IPC, UPC, and applicable local requirements.
Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
Good understanding of hydraulic calculations and system sizing.
Experience with fire fighting hydraulic calculation software is an advantage.
Experience with Saudi Building Code (SBC), Saudi projects, or Middle East projects is preferred.
Good understanding of multidisciplinary MEP coordination.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Strong technical, analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team and meet project deadlines.
