Senior Technical Engineer (Plumbing )

Role Purpose

The Senior Technical Engineer (Plumbing) is responsible for providing strategic technical leadership, design review, and coordination for plumbing and drainage systems across large-scale construction projects. This role ensures that plumbing designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions are compliant with project specifications, international standards, and UAE local authority regulations, while guiding junior engineers and supporting efficient project execution. 

Key Accountabilities

1. Technical Leadership and Design Oversight 

Lead the technical review and approval of plumbing designs, shop drawings, and submittals. 

Ensure designs comply with project specifications, UAE local authority codes, and international plumbing standards. 

Mentor and supervise junior technical engineers and BIM teams in plumbing design and coordination. 

2. Design Evaluation and Optimization 

Review plumbing system layouts, piping networks, and hydraulic calculations. 

Identify value engineering opportunities for cost optimization, system efficiency, and constructability improvements. 

Approve technical documentation for submission to consultants and local authorities. 

3. Engineering Coordination 

Lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings with HVAC, electrical, fire fighting, and architectural teams to resolve system clashes. 

Ensure proper integration of plumbing systems with other building services to prevent conflicts during construction. 

Oversee clash detection using Autodesk Navisworks and ensure resolutions are implemented in models and drawings. 

4. Equipment and Material Review 

Review and evaluate plumbing equipment, materials, and systems including: 

Domestic water supply systems 

Sanitary and drainage piping systems 

Stormwater and rainwater systems 

Water storage tanks and pumping systems 

Grease traps, water treatment, and special plumbing equipment 

Ensure equipment and materials comply with project specifications and authority requirements. 

5. Compliance with Authority Regulations 

Ensure plumbing systems comply with Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and other UAE local authority regulations. 

Coordinate with consultants and authorities for design approvals, inspections, and final acceptance. 

Ensure adherence to international plumbing standards and best practices. 

6. Technical Support to Projects 

Provide advanced technical guidance to site engineers, supervisors, and installation teams. 

Resolve complex technical issues during plumbing installation and commissioning. 

Review site installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards. 

7. Documentation and Reporting 

Maintain and approve documentation related to RFIs, technical submissions, approvals, and engineering correspondence. 

Prepare detailed engineering reports and technical documentation. 

Review and approve as-built drawings and final project documentation for handover. 

8. Mentorship and Team Development 

Mentor junior technical engineers and BIM staff in plumbing design principles, calculations, and UAE regulatory requirements. 

Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the engineering team. 

Provide leadership for the technical development of the plumbing engineering team. 

9. Project Close-Out Support 

Lead the technical review of plumbing commissioning, testing, and handover activities. 

Ensure plumbing systems are fully compliant, functional, and ready for handover. 

Participate in post-project evaluations and lessons-learned exercises. 

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, or a related discipline. 

Professional certifications in plumbing or water systems engineering are a plus. 

Minimum 8–12 years of experience in plumbing engineering within MEP contracting companies, including large-scale UAE projects. 

Proven experience in design review, authority approvals, and multidisciplinary coordination. 

Experience mentoring and leading junior engineers in project environments is highly desirable.