Lead MEP Engineer

Requisition Number: 24398BR

Description:

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all MEP engineering activities across the programme, providing technical leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover phases.

• Manage and mentor the senior Electrical and Mechanical engineering leads, ensuring alignment of technical standards, delivery priorities, and project objectives.

• Oversee all MEP design and site activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, UAE authority requirements, international standards, and project procedures.

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination between MEP, ICT, and specialist systems teams to ensure seamless integration across the project.

• Oversee the delivery of major MEP and utility systems including power distribution, substations, HVAC, firefighting, ELV/ICT, ITS, water supply, drainage, sewerage, stormwater, and street lighting networks.

• Review and approve technical submissions including design reports, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and testing & commissioning procedures.

• Lead technical coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and stakeholder workshops with the Client, contractors, consultants, authorities, and utility providers.

• Ensure implementation of QA/QC and HSE requirements through regular inspections, audits, and compliance reviews across all MEP activities.

• Oversee testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover processes to ensure systems achieve operational and performance requirements.

• Review and verify IRs, NCRs, commissioning records, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and project close-out documentation.

• Promote best practices, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across all MEP engineering and construction activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.

• Minimum 10-12 years of MEP experience in mega mixed-use projects.

• Fluent in English

About Stantec:

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s):United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering