Title: Chief Mechanical Engineer
Company Name: Penta Global Limited
Vacancy: 1
Age: 30 to 70 years
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Tk. 150000 - 200000 (Monthly)
Experience:
Professional Engineer (PE/CEng) registration is an advantage
Chief Mechanical Engineer
Underground MRT Project
Job Summary
The Chief Mechanical Engineer (MEP) shall be responsible for the overall planning, engineering, construction management, installation, testing, commissioning, and successful delivery of all mechanical systems for underground MRT stations, tunnels, ancillary buildings, and depot facilities. The position requires leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, contractual obligations, safety requirements, quality objectives, and project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Management
Lead and manage all mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and approve mechanical designs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, technical queries, and as-built documentation.
Coordinate mechanical engineering interfaces with Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical, Railway Systems, Signaling, PSD, and E&M disciplines.
Ensure engineering compliance with Employer's Requirements, Contract Specifications, and applicable international codes and standards.
Construction Management
Supervise the installation of all MEP mechanical systems for underground stations, tunnels, shafts, plant rooms, OCC, substations, and depot facilities.
Monitor construction progress and ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and within approved schedules.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives.
Resolve technical issues encountered during construction and recommend engineering solutions.
Mechanical Systems
Responsible for the engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning of:
Environmental Control System (ECS)
Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS)
HVAC Systems
Smoke Extraction & Smoke Control Systems
Chilled Water Plant
Air Handling Units (AHU)
Fan Coil Units (FCU)
Ventilation Fans and Jet Fans
Water Supply System
Drainage & Dewatering System
Sewerage System
Sump Pump System
Fire Fighting System
Fire Hydrant System
Automatic Sprinkler System
Clean Agent Fire Suppression System
Mechanical Plant Rooms
Compressed Air System
Utility Mechanical Services
Depot Mechanical Facilities
Escalator and Elevator Mechanical Interfaces
Platform Screen Door (PSD) Mechanical Interfaces
Testing & Commissioning
Develop Testing & Commissioning procedures.
Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated System Testing (IST), Trial Running, and Final Commissioning.
Coordinate system integration activities with railway systems contractors.
Ensure successful project handover to the Client.
Project Management
Prepare construction schedules in coordination with the planning team.
Monitor project cost, productivity, procurement, and resource utilization.
Participate in progress meetings with the Client, Consultant, Engineer, and stakeholders.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
Quality Assurance & Safety
Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures.
Implement project HSE requirements and international safety standards.
Conduct inspections and audits of mechanical works.
Ensure all works comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE/CEng) registration is an advantage.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 15 years of total professional experience in mechanical engineering.
Minimum 7 years in a similar position as Chief Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Manager, or Lead Mechanical Engineer.
Proven experience in at least one Underground MRT, Metro Rail, Railway, or Underground Infrastructure Project.
Experience in EPC/Design-Build/FIDIC contracts.
Experience in Testing & Commissioning of MRT mechanical systems is highly preferred.
Technical Competencies
Extensive knowledge of underground station mechanical systems.
Strong understanding of ECS and TVS design principles.
Knowledge of HVAC calculations, ventilation, smoke control, and chilled water systems.
Familiarity with NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, BS EN, ISO, IEC, and local authority requirements.
Experience with BIM (Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360), AutoCAD, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to review BIM coordination models and participate in clash detection meetings.
Preferred Project Experience
Underground MRT/Metro Rail Projects
Underground Stations
Tunnel Construction Projects
Depot MEP Systems
Airport Underground Facilities
Large Infrastructure EPC Projects