In present times, infrastructural developments are soaring and real estate development is also in full swing. You hear of taller and taller sky-scrappers being constructed every day. This developmental change has resulted in the need of experienced engineering in the field of mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Also know a MEP, particularly middle-east has seen an excessive demand for engineering with expertise in mechanical electrical and plumbing.

Hence, even if the companies and firms in middle east are looking for freshers, they always prefer the ones with updated information and skills and embrace concepts that are environmental friendly and sustainable. Experience is more preferable though particularly onsite. The responsibilities or work profile of MEP engineers includes development of policies and standards, evaluation tools, inspections procedures around mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Here’s a look into some common kinds of mechanical systems and their uses in MEP

1. Heat Pumps – Heat pumps function includes extracting heat from space a low temperature and discharging it into another space at a higher temperature

2. Radiant – Using piped hot or cold water for heat radiation or using electricity to heat coils besides controlling surface temperature of heating panel or floor at the heat source.

3. Thermostats – Used for temperature control and has to be centrally located in zoned area to provide average temperature reading.

4. Zones – Used for controlling temperature in rooms or areas along with thermostats and dampers

5. Hydraulic Hot water system – Pipes and boilers for supplying hot water baseboards, tube arrays or radiators underneath the floor.

An MEP engineer needs to have either a diploma or a degree from a recognized university. An experience would be like the cherry on the cake and would involve electrical, mechanical and/ or plumbing system design as well as analysis in government and commercial projects, organizational management expertise in MEP systems or construction sector. Career opportunities in this sector are immense in the gulf countries.