Mechanical Engineer

**About Perle** Perle powers the most ambitious AI initiatives in the world with human intelligence at scale. We work with the world’s leading model builders and enterprises to deliver expert\-in\-the\-loop data, model evaluation, and trust systems that make AI safe, responsible, efficient and exceptionally high\-performing. Our clients don’t buy software, they buy outcomes: accuracy, reliability, and defensibility. We’re an early\-stage, founder\-led company operating in the highest\-stakes markets of AI. Every hire defines how we win. ****The Opportunity**** * We're looking for a highly capable, Mechanical Engineer. This role is open to all nationalities (UAE / Gulf experience preferred). **What You'll Do** * Lead design, review, supervision, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, hot water, filtration). * Perform detailed engineering calculations (cooling/heating loads, pump head, pipe sizing, pressure drop, airflow, etc.) and provide expert technical guidance. * Prepare \& review Material Submittals, Method Statements, and Inspection \& Test Plans (ITPs) ensuring compliance with specifications \& consultant/client requirements. * Review \& confirm Shop Drawings \& Combined Services Drawings ensuring design intent, specification compliance \& authority regulations. * Review consultant design drawings, verify applicability \& ensure proper coordination with architectural, structural, electrical, ID drawings before implementation. * Ensure full compliance of all mechanical works with project specifications, codes \& standards. * Apply strong system expertise across: * + Chilled Water Systems (Airside \& CHW side) + Plumbing \& Drainage Systems + Domestic Water Supply Systems + Central Hot Water Systems \& Filtration + Firefighting Systems + BMS \& Systems Control Integration * Troubleshoot \& resolve mechanical and control system issues effectively during construction and commissioning. * Oversee testing, balancing, commissioning \& operation of mechanical systems, ensuring zero snags at handover. * Identify critical design areas, review drawings \& initiate RFIs/RFCs to resolve gaps/conflicts early. * Provide commercial \& technical input including cost\-cutting \& value engineering solutions while maintaining quality \& performance. * Coordinate with Architects, Interior Designers, Structural, Electrical, Plumbing \& other trades for seamless MEP integration. * Coordinate with consultants, main contractors, subcontractors \& authorities (DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence) for approvals \& technical clarifications. * Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates \& risk registers to senior management and clients. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (recognized by UAE Ministry of Education) * 5–8 years strong MEP experience (high\-rise, commercial, residential, villas in UAE preferred) * Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, HAP, Elite, Pipe Flow Expert or similar software * Deep knowledge of DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence \& Dubai Green Building Regulations * Strong calculation \& troubleshooting ability (load calculations, hydraulic design, system balancing) * Multi\-disciplinary coordination experience * Value engineering \& cost optimization skills * Excellent communication, reporting \& leadership abilities