Principal Duties to be performed by MEP Engineer

The following are the significant roles and responsibilities of MEP engineers.

• HVAC Expert
• Electrical Power And Lighting
• Fire Alarm Expertise
• Energy Management
• Plumbing
• Attention To Details
• Responsive In Nature

General Roles and Responsibilities of MEP Engineer

• MEP engineer has to review plans and specifications according to the plan.
• MEP Engineer has to manage to oversee the work of subordinate staff contact architects or Engineers.
• MEP Engineer has to prepare plans, details, specified and cost estimated of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and general piping system.
• MEP Engineer has to provide technical advice to staff designer, supervisor, inspector, and contracting service provider regarding installation and maintenance of MEP System.
• MEP System has to analyze mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering problems and formulate solutions.
• MEP Engineer has to identify problems in the design, planning, manage and delivering multiple projects.
• MEP Engineer has to plan, organize the review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and others. MEP Engineer knows MS Office, AutoCAD, and Construction Project management software.
• MEP Engineer has to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations whenever required.
• Advise the Project Director of any technical aspects of the mechanical, electrical services that may affect construction progress, e.g., quality or snag.
• Continually review the contractor’s construction schedule during the progress of the site works regarding MEP services and report to the Project Director.
• Manage the day-to-day work of the MEP team.
• In conjunction with the document controller, ensure that the filing/logging of the MEP documentation is undertaken in line with the project handbook and continually monitor the same.
• Advice on all issues regarding LEED and ensure that the appropriate documentation and information is provided to the proper authorities to obtain the LEED standard required on the project.
• Take part in risk workshops and report any risks associated with MEP installations or general projects to the Project Director.
• Review the Contractor’s installation method statements.
• Review Contractor’s shop drawings against the design [tender] drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to Project Director with appropriate comments/approval within the specified contractual period (usually ten working days).
• Review the contractor’s mechanical shop drawing with the structural and electrical engineers to ensure engineering coordination and advise the Project Director accordingly.
• Where required, prepare technical clarifications to the tendered design to suit specific on-site construction and coordination issues.
• Review Contractor’s mechanical services material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Project Director on the appropriateness of the recommendations.
• Review Contractor’s proposed subcontractor(s) associated with the engineering works from a technical standpoint.
• Undertake general project site observation/inspection of the mechanical services works for Contractor’s adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant’s specification, good working practices, and construction schedule.
• Monitor and promote health and safety on the site. Record and report any breaches to the Project Manager. If required, stop the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.
• Be available to undertake off-site inspections of proposed equipment and materials as may be deemed necessary by the Project Manager.
• Undertake a prior review of the Contractor’s proposed mechanical system testing & commissioning methods and schedule – MEP Engineer roles and responsibilities.
• Witness on-site piped system pressure test, air conditioning duct leakage testing, and other testing that may be required during the first fix works and advise the Project Director accordingly.
• On a spot basis, witness mechanical system final testing and commissioning.
• Review and comment on the Contractor’s testing and commissioning results and advise the Project Director accordingly.
• Maintain an ongoing list of mechanical services defects for the contractor’s remedial action.
• Undertake final project snagging and prepare a list of defects for the Contractor’s action.
• Attend project, site progress, and any mechanical services-related technical meetings directed by the project manager.
• Prepare draft site/engineer’s instructions relating to the mechanical building services, as required, and issue to the Project Manager.
• Provide advice to the Project Director regarding any mechanical services related to variable costs that the Contractor may claim during the works.
• Review and comment on the Contractor’s Operation and Maintenance manuals.

Qualifications Requirements

The following are the qualification requirements for becoming an MEP Engineer to carry out various roles and responsibilities.

• Mechanical or Electrical University degree in Engineering
• Working knowledge of plans, prints, specifications, and schematics associated with trade
• At least 8 years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing in Oman.
• Construction procedures and practices
• Computer literate
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills

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