Chief Technical Office - MEP

Chief Technical Office Engineer – MEP will lead the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Technical Office team for a major Tram / Light Rail Transit (LRT) infrastructure project. This role is responsible for directing all technical office activities, including shop drawing production, BIM/3D coordination, technical submittals, value engineering, interface management, and statutory/consultant approvals.

• Lead, direct, and mentor the Technical Office MEP team
• Manage the submittal schedule for shop drawings, material approvals, Method Statements, and RFIs (Requests for Information) to maintain construction timelines.
• Review, optimize, and approve coordinated MEP Shop Drawings, Composite Services Drawings (CSD), and Structural Electrical/Mechanical (SEM) builder's work drawings.
• Oversee 3D BIM coordination models (Navisworks/Revit) to resolve cross-disciplinary clashes between MEP services, civil/structural elements, and railway equipment.
• Ensure MEP designs comply with project specifications, employer’s requirements, local authority regulations, and international railway standards (e.g., NFPA 130).
• Manage technical interfaces between station/depot MEP systems and specialized railway subsystems (Traction Power Substations [TPSS], Catenary/OLE, Trackwork, Signaling, Telecom, Depot Equipment, and SCADA).
• Ensure proper design provisions for cable containment, grounding/earthing, stray current mitigation, and EMI/EMC compliance across the tram alignment and facilities.
• Direct the technical design of specialized railway MEP systems, including Tunnel/Depot Ventilation, Traction Substation Cooling, Fire Detection/Suppression, and Emergency Evacuation Systems.
• Evaluate variations, claims, and scope changes; prepare comprehensive technical justification reports for client or consultant submissions.
• Verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and material take-offs against issued designs and approved shop drawings.
• Conduct Value Engineering (VE) studies to propose cost-effective technical alternatives without compromising railway safety, quality, or performance standards.
• Act as the main technical point of contact with client representatives, consultants, local utility providers, and railway safety authorities.
• Secure necessary technical approvals, permits, and clearances from municipal authorities and utility companies.
• Provide continuous technical support to site construction teams, resolving non-conformance reports (NCRs) and technical queries promptly.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Overall Experience: Minimum 12–15+ years of technical engineering experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Rail/Tram Experience: Minimum 5–8 years specifically in Tram, LRT, Metro, or Heavy Rail projects, leading MEP/E&M technical office operations.
Software Proficiency:

• Advanced command of BIM / Revit MEP, Navisworks Manage (Clash Detection), and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of MEP design calculation tools (e.g., HAP, Dialux, ETAP) and project management software.