Assistant MEP Engineer
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.
Work Location: Banasree, Dhaka
Office Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
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:
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following experience will be given preference:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or MEP Engineering.
USA Residential Permit Projects
UK Residential Building Regulations Projects
City Permit Revisions
Plan Check Corrections
Remote Team Collaboration
International Client Communication
Experience working with Fiverr, Upwork, or other freelance platforms
Experience Requirement
Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience.
Proven experience with US and/or UK residential projects.
Ability to work independently from architectural plans.
Strong understanding of residential construction.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good written and spoken English communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Reliable internet connection and personal workstation.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate must have strong experience in:
Residential MEP Design
HVAC Design
Manual J / S / D Calculations
Electrical Load Calculations
Plumbing Design
Mechanical Drafting
Permit Drawings
Construction Documents
Coordination with Architectural & Structural Drawings
Clash Detection
Engineering Documentation
US Building Codes
The candidate should have practical knowledge of:
International Residential Code (IRC)
International Building Code (IBC)
International Mechanical Code (IMC)
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70)
ASHRAE Standards
ACCA Manual J
ACCA Manual S
ACCA Manual D
Local State Building Codes
UK Standards
The candidate should understand:
UK Building Regulations
Approved Document Part A
Part B
Part F (Ventilation)
Part G (Sanitation & Hot Water)
Part H (Drainage)
Part L (Energy Efficiency)
Part P (Electrical Safety)
CIBSE Guides
BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
BS EN Standards
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS)
Software Requirements
The candidate should be proficient in one or more of the following:
CAD / BIM
AutoCAD
Revit MEP
HVAC Design
Wrightsoft
Elite CHVAC
Carrier HAP
Trane TRACE 3D Plus
CoolCalc
Ductulator Tools
Electrical
AutoCAD Electrical
Revit MEP
ETAP (Preferred)
Plumbing
Revit MEP
AutoCAD
Coordination
Navisworks
Bluebeam Revu
Deliverables
The engineer should be able to independently deliver the following:
Complete MEP Permit Drawing Package
HVAC Design Package
Electrical Permit Drawings
Plumbing Permit Drawings
Engineering Calculation Reports
Equipment Schedules
Panel Schedules
Load Calculation Reports
HVAC Equipment Selection Reports
Construction Documents
Permit Submission Drawings
Benefits & Perks
• Festival Bonus • Annual Salary Review • Profit Sharing Opportunity • Professional Growth & Learning Environment • Supportive and Collaborative Team Culture