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Assistant MEP Engineer

Claystone
Full Time Mid 20000 – 25000 BDT

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
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

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