Mechanical Project Design Engineer - Water

Overview

Lead mechanical design for water and wastewater projects from concept through delivery

Key Responsibilities

• feasibility study
• design layouts
• p&ids
• equipment selection
• technical delivery
• value engineering

Tasks

-Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support -Produce design layouts, technical specifications, datasheets, and P&IDs for mechanical systems -Select and specify mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, screens, valves, chemical dosing plant, odour control) -Oversee technical delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulatory and safety standards -Facilitate value engineering and buildability workshops, delivering innovative sustainable design solutions contributing to design management, scheduling, risk management, change control and financial forecasting -Participate in value engineering and buildability workshops, embedding constructability and commissioning requirements into the design to deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, process engineers) to deliver integrated solutions -Mentor and guide colleagues and peers, supporting bother their technical and personal development

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• bim
• mechanical engineering
• chartered imeche
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Familiarity with UK water sector regulations and safety protocols -Demonstrable progressive experience in mechanical engineering, with expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution for water, wastewater and bioresources non infrastructure projects -Robust understanding of current health, safety and welfare legislation -Extensive experience with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM) -Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Member of IMechE -Good stakeholder management skills able to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement -A sound knowledge in and experience of mechanical engineering principles, mechanical equipment and systems used in water/wastewater treatment

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About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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