Assistant MEP Designer

Job Description

Title: Assistant MEP Designer

Company Name: Betopia Group

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 24 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banasree)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies

• Age At least 24 years

Required Skills:

The candidate must have strong experience in:

• Residential Wood Framing Design
• Structural Analysis
• Structural Engineering Calculations
• Foundation Design
• Gravity Load Analysis
• Wind Load Design
• Snow Load Design
• Seismic Design
• Lateral Load Analysis
• Beam Design
• Header Design
• Joist Design
• Rafter Design
• Truss Layout Review
• Column Design
• Shear Wall Design
• Connection Detailing
• Structural Detailing
• Construction Documents
• Permit Drawing Preparation
• Engineering Coordination

Required Knowledge:

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

USA Codes

• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• ASCE 7
• AWC NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction)
• ACI 318 (Concrete)
• AISC Steel Manual (Basic Knowledge)
• Local State Building Codes
• UK Codes
• Eurocode 0
• Eurocode 1
• Eurocode 5 (Timber Structures)
• Eurocode 2 (Concrete)
• Eurocode 3 (Steel)
• UK Building Regulations
• Approved Documents

Software Requirements:

The candidate should be proficient in one or more of the following:

• Drafting
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Structural Design
• RISA-3D
• RISA Foundation
• ForteWEB
• WoodWorks
• Simpson Strong-Tie Software
• Tekla Structural Designer
• ETABS
• SAP2000
• STAAD.Pro
• Calculations
• Microsoft Excel
• MathCAD (Preferred)
• PDF & Documentation
• Bluebeam Revu
• Adobe Acrobat

Required Deliverables:

The engineer should be able to prepare the following:

• Structural Permit Drawings
• Structural Calculation Package
• Foundation Plan
• Footing Plan
• Framing Plan
• Roof Framing Plan
• Floor Framing Plan
• Beam Schedule
• Header Schedule
• Column Schedule
• Structural Notes
• General Notes
• Connection Details
• Typical Sections
• Structural Details
• Structural Specifications
• Engineering Reports

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Experience with USA and/or UK residential projects.
• Strong understanding of residential wood framing.
• Ability to independently complete structural design from architectural plans.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reliable internet connection and computer.

Salary & Employment Terms:

• Experience working with US building departments.
• Experience responding to permit review comments.
• Experience coordinating with architects and MEP engineers.
• Experience with stamped engineering drawing preparation.
• Experience working with international clients through Fiverr, Upwork, or other remote platforms.

Job Summary:

We are an international Architectural & Engineering team providing permit-ready residential design services for clients across the USA and the UK. Our projects include new residential homes, home additions, ADUs, garage conversions, basement conversions, renovations, duplexes, and custom residential developments.

We are looking for an experienced MEP & HVAC Engineer who can independently design Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, perform engineering calculations, and prepare permit-ready drawing packages in accordance with USA and UK building codes.

Key Responsibilities:

The selected engineer will be responsible for preparing complete residential MEP and HVAC design packages from architectural plans.

Responsibilities include:

Mechanical (HVAC)

HVAC System Design

Heating & Cooling Load Calculations

Equipment Selection

Ductwork Design

Duct Sizing

Air Distribution Design

Supply & Return Air Layout

Ventilation Design

Fresh Air Calculations

Exhaust System Design

Bathroom Exhaust Design

Kitchen Exhaust Design

Dryer Vent Design

Heat Pump Design

Mini Split Design

Furnace Layout

Air Handler Layout

Condensing Unit Layout

Thermostat Locations

Diffuser & Grille Layout

Refrigerant Line Routing

Mechanical Equipment Schedule

Electric Design:

Lighting Layout

Lighting Calculations

Power Layout

Receptacle Layout

Dedicated Circuit Design

Electrical Panel Schedule

Circuiting

Load Calculation

Single Line Diagram (SLD)

Riser Diagram

Smoke Detector Layout

CO Detector Layout

AFCI & GFCI Compliance

Grounding System

Exterior Lighting

Electrical Notes

Electrical Specifications

Plumbing Design:

Water Supply Layout

Cold Water Design

Hot Water Design

Drainage Layout

Waste & Vent System

Sanitary Layout

Storm Water Layout

Fixture Schedule

Water Heater Design

Gas Piping Layout

Plumbing Riser Diagram

Pipe Sizing Calculations

Plumbing Notes

Plumbing Specifications

Engineering Calculation:

The candidate must be able to prepare:

HVAC

Manual J Load Calculation

Manual S Equipment Selection

Manual D Duct Design

Ventilation Calculations

Airflow Calculations

Static Pressure Calculations

Electrical

Residential Electrical Load Calculation

Panel Load Calculation

Breaker Sizing

Voltage Drop Calculation

Circuit Load Calculation

Plumbing

Pipe Sizing

Water Demand Calculation

Drainage Fixture Unit Calculation

Gas Pipe Sizing

Vent Sizing

Permit Drawing Package

The engineer should be capable of preparing complete permit-ready drawing sets including:

Mechanical Sheets

Mechanical Floor Plan

HVAC Layout

Duct Layout

Mechanical Details

Equipment Schedule

Mechanical Notes

Electrical Sheets

Electrical Floor Plan

Lighting Plan

Power Plan

Panel Schedule

Electrical Details

Riser Diagram

Electrical Notes

Plumbing Sheets

Plumbing Floor Plan

Water Supply Plan

Drainage Plan

Gas Plan

Riser Diagram

Plumbing Details

Plumbing Notes

Office Time:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits & Perks:

• Two festival bonuses

• Performance-based incentives

• Profit Sharing Opportunities

• Morning & Evening Snacks provided

• Unlimited Tea & Coffee

• Professional and collaborative work environment