Senior Design Engineer – PHE

About the Role

Design Solutions Inc. (DSI) is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer – PHE (Plumbing & Public Health Engineering) to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in PHE design, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PHE systems for commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, and other building projects.
• Prepare and review plumbing layouts, schematics, riser diagrams, and detailed design drawings.
• Design water supply, drainage, sanitary, stormwater, and other public health systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, equipment selection, and system analysis.
• Prepare and review design calculations, specifications, BOQs, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate PHE designs with HVAC, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and BIM teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve design and interface issues.
• Conduct model reviews and clash detection and ensure timely resolution of coordination issues.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Review project deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders when required.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are completed within project schedules and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in PHE/Plumbing design within an MEP consultancy or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of water supply, drainage, sanitary, stormwater, and plumbing systems.
• Good understanding of PHE design codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with Revit MEP/BIM is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic calculations and PHE design practices.
• Experience in multidisciplinary MEP coordination and clash detection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on international or GCC projects.
• Knowledge of Revit MEP, Navisworks, and BIM coordination workflows.
• Experience with large-scale and complex building projects.
• Familiarity with relevant international PHE standards and authority requirements.