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Associate Mechanical Engineer (Water Utilities)

Cowi

The Role

Overview

Design water supply, wastewater, and related mechanical systems for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • mentoring
  • design development
  • project coordination
  • compliance
  • client relations
  • design planning

Tasks

-Mentoring junior team members in design -Contributing towards the design of projects for a wide range of clients -Coordination of multi-disciplinary aspects of projects -Ensuring compliance with both local and international standards -Contributing to the building of relationships with clients and other stakeholders -Development and technical assurance of design including use of relevant software -Planning design work and deliverables together with wider MEP team

Requirements

  • bim
  • hydraulic modelling
  • cdm2015
  • chartered engineer
  • mechanical engineering
  • pipe support

What You Bring

Office/Home Hybrid Working Do you want to be a part of a growing M&E team? Can you collaborate with colleagues across UK and International projects? Are you experienced in Mechanical Infrastructure Design? Then, this could be the next adventure in your career. Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow To further our mechanical capability on Infrastructure projects, we are looking for a Associate Mechanical Engineer with a Water Utilities background to join us. Your primary task will be to deliver engineering work related to the design of elements including water supply and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure equipment. This includes pressurised mains, pumping stations, treatment works apparatus and other relevant equipment. Your role will be focused on the design environment, which, while based in the UK, will involve interacting day-to-day with colleagues across our global hubs. There may also be opportunities to broaden your contribution to other areas within the MEP discipline as well as client-side or site-based roles in a variety of major infrastructure settings. -Knowledge on pipe support and stress calculations -Experience of applying CDM2015 regulations to design tasks -A solid mechanical understanding of water-based systems such as pressurised water supply mains, pumping stations and treatment works apparatus -Knowledge of relevant Water Industry Specifications (WIMES) -Relevant experience within mechanical systems design -Experience with 3D and BIM design -Experience with hydraulic modelling of pipe networks, steady state and transient analysis calculations -The ability to provide technically sound solutions alone and where required, acting as a discipline lead -Experience of design and build projects would be beneficial which may include designer's representation on site -Achieved Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) -A degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Benefits

-Cycle-to-work scheme -Corporate gym membership -Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange -Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents -28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays -Flexible and hybrid working conditions -Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities -Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions -Life assurance

The Company

About Cowi

-Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete. -Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s. -Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects. -Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. -Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions. -Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US. -Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Buildings

Industry

Renewable Energy

Climate Adaptation

Water

Data Centres

Sustainable Energy Solutions