Lead Plumbing and Fire Fighting Engineer

Job description / Role

- Oversee the use of Autodesk Revit tools to present design and engineering solutions for all projects.
- Provide leadership in research, planning, design and development of building engineering systems, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing and electrical, by providing guidance and instruction to the designated project engineers.
- Ability to critically review building services documentation (drawings, calculation and specifications) at all design stages from concept to construction documentation and provide valuable design input and direction.
- Proficiency in the design of sustainable Plumbing & Fire Protection systems including technical knowledge of hydraulics, piping systems, pumps and equipment.
- Supervise the project engineers to perform engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, conceptual and final designs, cost estimates, and engineering calculations.
- Oversee the administration of contacts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
- Hold ownership of preparation and documentation of calculations, complete with support references to codes and standards, ensuring the information is scanned and located in the project folder under the correct project number for future access by a member of staff located in any of the KEO offices.
- Attend all coordination and progress meetings and present options and solutions as required.
- Conduct reviews of engineering options and evaluations to validate the robust nature of new products and design solutions.
- Provide leadership in problem solving at a project level and encourage the use of innovation.
- Ensure that the KEO QA/QC procedures are followed for the project, and work with the project team to close out all comments received from the QA/QC reviewers.
- Obtain project related approvals from the relevant local authorities.
- Mentor and oversee the development of engineers working on projects under your control.
- Work with the PMs and HOD to ensure sufficient project resources to deliver the services.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the project manager and/or HOD.
- Manage activities at project level within own field of responsibility.
- Conduct initial design studies to address specific design problems and challenges.
- Evaluate preliminary designs and calculations of MEP systems to satisfy target requirements.
- Apply technical aptitude to tasks to solve day to day problems, always willing to learn new skills.
- Use initiative to ensure work processes, procedures and systems are effective and efficient.
- Contribute to the effective functioning of the team by identifying with and participating in the attainment of team objectives, communicating and sharing knowledge.
- Build understanding of design, construction and project management concepts.
- Document all designs in accordance with requirements of design practice manuals.
- Communicate effectively at all levels to support collaborative work practices and achievement of team goals.
- Manage own continuous development and support the development of colleagues.
- Maintain Client focus in the delivery of services of the team.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety legislation and KEO H&S policies.
- Align work practices and processes with KEO sustainability principles.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Certification in relevant BIM program.
- Fluency in English, verbal and written. Proficiency in other languages, especially Arabic, will be highly regarded.
- Requires a minimum of 15 years of engineering experience.
- Prior design experience with various building services design codes such as British Standards, ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, IMC and other International design codes is desirable.
- Registered as professional engineer with recognized program.
- Understanding of advanced building services engineering principles.
- Sound technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
- Statistical data analysis experience.
- Thorough knowledge of building codes and standards as well as industry practices.
- Thorough knowledge of energy and sustainability requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of local authority requirements and regulations.
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and related engineering software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

KEO offers long term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages and dynamic career development opportunities. In addition, KEO provides full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you and your family through any relocation process.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.