Principal Engineer- Public Health
Job Summary
- Lead the design and development of public health systems (water supply drainage sanitation gas) and fire protection systems (sprinklers hydrants fire pumps suppression systems) for building projects.
- Oversee and review engineering drawings calculations and technical specifications for public health and fire protection systems.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams providing mentorship technical guidance and quality control across multiple projects. Guiding and mentoring engineers is a key part of the role.
- Conduct site inspections supervise installation testing and commissioning of public health and fire protection systems.
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with UAE building codes Civil Defense and other authority requirements and international standards (NFPA BS IPC etc.).
- Coordinate closely with architects structural engineers MEP engineers contractors and clients to integrate public health and fire protection solutions into overall project designs.
- Advise on sustainable and innovative technologies for water conservation waste management and fire safety.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues during construction and post-occupancy phases.
- Participate in tendering contract negotiations and technical presentations.
- Stay updated on emerging trends technologies and regulatory changes in public health and fire protection engineering.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Civil engineering Building Services Engineering or related field (Masters degree or Chartered status preferred).
- 1015 years of experience in public health and fire protection engineering for building services with significant experience in the UAE absolutely essential.
- Deep knowledge of UAE codes Civil Defense regulations and international standards (NFPA BS IPC etc.).
- Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD Revit (MEP) and hydraulic calculation tools.
- Proven leadership and project management skills on large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication client-facing and negotiation skills
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.