Junior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Industry

Overview

Design mechanical systems for water and wastewater projects

Key Responsibilities

• pump design
• p&id production
• asset survey
• design docs
• 3d modelling
• cdm compliance

Tasks

-Pump selection and the design of pumping systems -Complying with the Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and designing for safety. -Managing your work to time, cost, and quality criteria. -Prepare mechanical design deliverables including calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schedules, and procurement documentation. -Contribute to the production of process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). -Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports and recommendations. -Balance your workload across a wide variety of projects from a range of major long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK. -Provide support to allow the project team to comply with the duties of Designer under CDM, including through the production of design risk assessments. -Ensure quality assurance systems and procedures are followed, and that high standards are maintained. -The production of specifications, reports and technical documentation. -Work closely with other junior and senior engineers and other stakeholders supporting project delivery. -You will be able to provide engineering inputs and design outputs in collaboration with other disciplines, supporting the production of general arrangement drawings, 3D models, 2D plans and sections, and piping & instrumentation diagrams.

Requirements

• autocad
• inventor
• p&ids
• imeche
• water
• communication

What You Bring

-A good technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles. -Experienced in: -Knowledge of design tools and software such as AutoCAD or similar design packages would be an advantage but is not essential. -The ability to travel and visit operational and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to survey, inspect, and witness test mechanical equipment and installations. -You will be experienced in producing technical outputs such as technical specifications, schedules, and reports, sizing and designing pumping systems and aeration systems, and be familiar with collaborative planning reviews and designs of solutions. -Water industry experience. -You will have some experience in liaising with the client to understand their needs, interpret their data, and work to project plan. You will be able to work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the project as a whole meets its goals. -Interpret and understand technical drawings and help develop their production, ideally through AutoCAD and/or Inventor experience. -The use of P&IDs to create equipment, valve, and pipe schedules. -A degree-level qualification in mechanical engineering or a closely-allied subject, ideally IMechE- accredited . -You will understand the principles of water and wastewater treatment processes and be experienced in assessing existing site infrastructure to develop and deliver the mechanical design. -To be successful in this role, you will have good communication skills and be able to input into collaborative design discussions including technical workshops and safety reviews, including HAZOPs and ALMs.

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