Merit Empire Companies are focused on Construction and Logistics since last one decade in Afghanistan.

Registered with Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) providing full range of Construction works, Logistics, Supply, Catering, HR Management services to its clients to all major destinations in the world, and also to all points within Afghanistan. Exceptional work, competitive prices, on time and on budget make up are the basis of the Merit Empire.

The functions/duties/key results of the assignment

The Mechanical Site Engineer shall work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The Mechanical Engineer will give his technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any designs assigned, site supervision, commissioning and related documentation works. He is responsible for managing staff under his supervision (when applicable) and ensure high quality design documentation and site works are carried out on time and on or under budget. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

• Coordination and supervision of installation of the mechanical, pumping and plumbing services of projects;
• Assist the project team and logistics division in procurement of mechanical machineries/pumps and equipment;
• Design and review mechanical installation and services in buildings and pump stations; Ventilations, firefighting & safety, Air Conditioning, HVAC and ducting systems, Hot and Cold Water, sanitary, drainage, waste management and treatment mechanical systems and medical gases systems Grinder and screen chamber or valves for HDP pipes.
• Assist contract division in preparing and evaluation of tender documents of mechanical pumps/plumbing engineering services (specifications, BOQs, rates, test reports, etc.) ;
• Design and produce mechanical pumps and plumbing systems design calculations, drawings and scope of works;
• Review the design of mechanical pumps and plumbing services of projects;
• Review and approve Submittals of Technical Material and Shop Drawings submitted by the Contractors or Design Consultants for mechanical pumps and plumbing services of projects;
• Manage testing, commission, training and handover of mechanical pumps and plumbing deliverables to clients.

Specifically, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following substantive tasks:

Technical tasks:

• Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary,
• Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing as stipulated by the Project Manager or Infrastructure Advisor,
• Work closely with other Architects, Engineers, electrical engineer, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design,
• Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
• Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs,
• Carry out design of services for projects according to the Client’s Design requirement and as per international standards and codes of practices,
• Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible late delivery prior to the event,
• Carry out site inspections and assessments as required and prepare reports when required,
• Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UN, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints,
• Liaise with clients and address requirements,
• Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines; Architectural, Structural and Electrical Design Engineers and Quantity Surveyors (QS),
• Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design,
• Carry out technical reviews as appropriate,
• Review and certify Pump Station Services design documentations as a third party independent body when required,
• Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned,

• A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable University with appropriate experience in design, supervision or implementation of mechanical works in pump stations and plumbing work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable University with appropriate experience in design, supervision or implementation of mechanical works in waste water.
• At least 6 years of experience in Mechanical pumps and Plumbing systems design, supervision and construction for medium to large-scale projects in Afghanistan and/or the region.
• Comprehensive knowledge in english, computer software, particularly “AutoCAD” (latest Versions ) is required.
• Work Experience with an international Organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their CV’s and Education Certificates to the following email address: melitcaf@gmail.com not later than the deadline. Please indicate the position title and vacancy number in the e-mail subject line. Any application without position title and vacancy number will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates whose education and experience meets the above criteria will be contacted for interview.