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Position Summary The Senior MEP Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works for construction projects. The role ensures that all MEP installations are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise day-to-day MEP site execution activities. Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BOQ and technical submittals. Coordinate MEP services with Civil, Structural, Architectural, ELV, Fire Fighting, HVAC and other project teams. Monitor installation of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting and other MEP systems. Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with approved drawings and project specifications. Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, vendors and client representatives. Resolve technical issues, site constraints, drawing discrepancies and MEP clashes. Prepare and follow up on RFI, MIR, WIR, inspection requests and technical submissions. Monitor contractor manpower, productivity, work quality and daily progress. Ensure availability and timely procurement of approved MEP materials. Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage and rework. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports. Track MEP activities against the approved project schedule and identify delays. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, method statements, risk assessments and permit systems. Supervise testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of MEP systems. Coordinate functional testing, balancing, flushing, pressure testing and other applicable inspections. Prepare and maintain as-built drawings, testing reports, O&M manuals and handover documentation. Lead snagging activities and ensure timely closure of outstanding MEP works. Support final inspection, project handover and defect-liability-period activities. Mentor junior engineers, supervisors and site teams. Core Technical Responsibilities Mechanical HVAC systems Chilled water systems Ventilation and exhaust systems Pumps and associated equipment Testing, balancing and commissioning Electrical LV/MV systems as applicable MDB/SMDB/DB installations Cable trays, conduits and cabling Lighting and power systems Earthing and lightning protection Testing and commissioning Plumbing & Fire Fighting Domestic water supply Drainage and sewage systems Stormwater systems Water tanks and pumps Fire hydrant/sprinkler systems Fire pump room and associated installations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) MEP works completed as per project schedule. High first-time inspection approval rate. Minimum MEP rework and NCRs. Timely closure of RFIs and technical issues. Contractor productivity maintained as planned. Material wastage maintained within approved limits. Testing and commissioning completed as scheduled. 100% closure of critical snags before handover. Complete and timely submission of MEP handover documentation. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering, depending on the MEP discipline. 10+ years of relevant MEP construction experience for a senior-level position. Strong knowledge of MEP installation, coordination and commissioning. Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, specifications and BOQs. Knowledge of applicable local codes, standards and project specifications. Strong contractor and consultant coordination skills. Good knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD and project planning/reporting tools. Strong problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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