SENIOR ELV DESIGN ENGINEER

Purpose:

To carry out the development of the functional designs of a project in line with Companys Quality Standards, Client and Statutory Authority requirements

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for all aspects of the ELV Design delivery on projects assigned to the individual.
• Communicates and coordinates with all Disciplines and Stakeholders daily
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with Clients, Statutory Authorities, and other 3rd parties as required
• Demonstrates ownership qualities, for the team quality, and the timely delivery of projects
• Keeping all project-related documentation in compliance with Stantec systems, processes, and procedures

Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of experience working within an International Design Firm, with a focus on Plumbing and Fire Protection Design. Minimum of five (5) within the Middle East region, preferably the UAE
• A discipline specific design team leader with a demonstrable career progression with a Plumbing and Fire Protection bias in the field of Building Services Engineering
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written, who can concisely and with sufficient detail direct supporting engineering staff
• Demonstrates an understanding of budgeting and supporting requirements for project / bids
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise directly with Clients, Statutory Authorities, and other 3rd parties as required
• Demonstrates ownership qualities, for the team quality, and the timely delivery of projects
• Demonstrates ability to master being a discipline specific Senior Design Engineer as defined by company procedures
• Experience with all type of projects including healthcare, hospitality, commercial, residential and refurbishment projects
• Demonstrates sound understanding of other related building design disciplines
• Keeping all project related documentation in compliance with company's systems, processes, and procedures.
• Anticipates challenges and project risks and recommends necessary mitigating measures, and where necessary relates these internally to Commercial Team and, externally, to Client/Client Representatives
• RCDD or certification is preferred, but not essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in specification writing in CSI Master Format.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary coordination through design and the construction process. Familiarity with permitting and Authority requirements.
• Familiarity with International Building Codes and Standards, ELV regulations, BICSI, EIA/TIA standards
• Expected to have full knowledge and expertise in Designing Information and communications technology (ICT) systems, Audio visual (AV) system, security system (Closed-circuit television (CCTV), Access control), fire alarm and emergency voice evacuation system, public address & background music, building management systems etc as applicable to modern buildings.
• Good understanding of ICT passive systems including Fiber optic and Cu cabling, IDF/ODF cabinets and active systems such as storage, switches, firewalls, and servers etc.
• Understanding of External Sitewide Security design, selection of cameras, Field equipment, Command and Control room.
• In-depth and strong understanding of various GCC countries Authority Guidelines
• Communicates and coordinates with all Disciplines and Stakeholders on a daily basis, and when required the ability to coordinate with teams across other Companys Global offices.

Vertical - Engineering