Design & Estimating Engineer – Water Wastewater Systems

EA First; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EA First is a Hull-based specialist engineering business seeking a Technical Design & Estimating Engineer to design pumping systems, estimate costs and coordinate with customers and suppliers. You will develop practical, cost-effective solutions and manage designs from the initial customer requirement through to approval and handover for delivery.

The role combines mechanical or civil design with CAD, hydraulic calculations and sizing, giving you ownership from requirements through to delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience producing engineering drawings, layouts and specifications.
• Ability to discuss requirements with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Confidence using CAD and understanding how a complete engineered system works.
• Organised approach to revisions, approvals and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and project specifications to develop suitable pumping-system designs.
• Produce CAD drawings, layouts, manufacturing drawings and technical specifications.
• Select pumps, motors, controls and associated components.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to support system sizing and performance.
• Prepare estimates covering materials, labour and installation.
• Obtain supplier pricing and support sales with technical proposals.
• Manage customer queries, design revisions and approvals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and project teams to ensure practical, cost-effective designs.
• Resolve technical issues and support design changes during production.

Skills

CAD software

Estimating

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Engineering drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

EA First is a Hull-based specialist engineering business seeking a Technical Design & Estimating Engineer to design pumping systems, estimate costs and coordinate with customers and suppliers. You will develop practical, cost-effective solutions and manage designs from the initial customer requirement through to approval and handover for delivery.

The role combines mechanical or civil design with CAD, hydraulic calculations and sizing, giving you ownership from requirements through to delivery.