Design Engineer

Aquaterra Energy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension matching

25 days annual leave

Training & CPD

Job summary

Aquaterra Energy is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for an office-based role in Norwich. The candidate will work on mechanical design for offshore topside and subsea projects, performing calculations, drafting, and documentation.

The role requires proactive planning, strong CAD skills, and ability to deliver high-caliber work to tight project timelines. Opportunities for growth and development are provided within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven offshore mechanical design experience (topsides and subsea).
• Experience preparing design packs for third party review and approval.
• 2D/3D CAD capability and design calculations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively undertake design tasks from inception to completion.
• Plan design work to meet project milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Prepare URS documents for projects in collaboration with leadership.
• Develop conceptual designs into detailed engineering solutions with calculations.
• Lead and chair design reviews as required by the Design Engineering Process.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

2D/3D CAD

Offshore experience

Project collaboration

Education

Time served Engineer qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Engineer

Full time, office based - Norwich

At Aquaterra Energy we specialise in providing engineering solutions and equipment to the global offshore energy industry – helping clients drive efficient and sustainable offshore operations from drilling and field development, to decommissioning, carbon capture and storage, renewable, and hydrogen projects.

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer with proven mechanical design experience in the offshore environment, covering both topside and subsea projects. This role will suit a pro active engineer with strong design calculation and analytical skills, who is comfortable working independently in a fast paced project environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively undertake design tasks assigned by the Engineering Director / Design Engineering Manager including management of those tasks from project outset to completion of all requirements.


• Planning and management of allocated design tasks in line with the design engineering process, including:
  
  
  
  • Developing detailed understanding of the scope of work with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager.
  
  
  • Understand the key project milestones and delivery points.
  
  
  • Plan design work to meet the key project milestones and delivery points by use of deadlines.
  
  
  • At the project outset, arrange meetings for kick off, concept reviews and design reviews in line with project milestones and delivery deadlines.
  
  
  • Arrange and carry out project update meetings (informal and formal) with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager to ensure effective communication and design project delivery.
  
  
  
  


• Undertake design activities in accordance with Design Engineering Procedure.


• Collaboratively prepare URS documents for projects that you are responsible for with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager. Taking responsibility for its preparation, thoroughness and checking (in conjunction with the Project Engineer), ensuring this is completed in a timely manner to meet agreed delivery schedule.


• Compile and develop conceptual designs and present to the project team (including Suppliers where appropriate), gather feedback and buy in.


• Develop agreed concept into detailed engineering solutions by undertaking the following (within the engineer’s competence and as assigned by the Engineering Director/ Design Engineering Manager):
  
  
  
  • Undertake Mechanical and Structural calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA) which adhere and comply with company standards, protocols and appropriate industry codes.
  
  
  • To undertake Mechanical and Structural drafting which adhere and comply with company standards, protocols and appropriate industry codes.
  
  
  • Prepare supporting documentation in line with agreed industry standards as required by the project, such as drawings, inspection forms, test procedures, EMI’s, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Check colleague’s strength calculations, FEA, drawings, and documents as assigned.


• Present and chair design reviews in accordance with department training and guidelines documented in the Design Engineering Process, using IT equipment available to fully present the competed design.


• To support the sales effort to develop / review design solutions, resource and delivery plans in support of company proposals.

About you:

• Time served Engineer with relevant qualifications in engineering


• Proven experience with mechanical design within the offshore environment, including topside and subsea projects.


• Experience preparing and presenting design packs for third party review and approval.


• Mechanical/Structural 2D and 3D CAD capability


• Design calculation and analytical skills combined with desire to research, test and challenge


• Able to deliver high caliber work on time and to high standard.


• Motivated by design engineering challenges and collaborative project working.

This role requires the unfettered right to work in the UK

At Aquaterra Energy we believe that all employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to our sales targets be it through direct client interactions or the provision of their work internally. An understanding of the sales process and customer focus is an expectation for every employee and therefore appropriate training will be provided and must be attended by all.

BENEFITS:

• Private Health Insurance


• Matching pension contribution


• Life cover x 4 basic salary


• 25 days Paid 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Option to purchase additional holidays


• Training & Development and commitment to CPD


• Reduced gym membership


• Employee assistance scheme


• Funded sports, social and charity events


• Cycle to work scheme


• Electric car scheme


• Retail benefit scheme

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status, disability or neurodivergent status. Our people are valued, respected and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential, to be heard, included and to inspire great new ideas, to help Aquaterra Energy build a fantastic place to work. We are committed to accelerating our efforts supporting inclusion and diversity in our workplaces and communities to drive change.