Graduate Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Cornwall is looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to assist in sustainable building design. The role offers a salary of £28k to £30k and progression through a graduate scheme, with a focus on mechanical and electrical engineering design. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and an interest in sustainability.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in any engineering discipline.
• Appreciation of sustainability and renewable energy technologies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Design of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Develop design skills alongside senior engineers.
• Advise clients on reducing energy use.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Sustainability

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Design Engineer, Building Services - Get into Sustainable Design

Cornwall - Flexible Working

Starting Salary £28k to £30k

Graduate Electrical Engineer / Graduate Mechanical Engineer / Building Services Design / Consultancy / Sustainability / Building Services / Energy / Integrated Engineering

This role is to join a leading independent sustainability and engineering consultancy who specialise in creating sustainable building designs. You will join a team of experienced engineers designing the electrical and mechanical aspects of buildings in a sustainable way.

They are currently recruiting for Graduate Mechanical or Graduate Electrical Engineers to join their building services design team. This role offers excellent progression as you will join a graduate scheme with a structured pathway. You will receive support to become a member of the CIBSE, IET, IMechE or EI and eventually to become a chartered engineer.

Role and Responsibilities

• Building services engineering design including mechanical and electrical engineering and building physics
• Working alongside senior design engineers to develop your mechanical and electrical design skills
• Advising clients on how to reduce energy use through engineering design and specification
• Working with design teams including architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and specialist consultants
• Advising on building services aspects of BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes
• Computer thermal modelling of buildings to assess energy use
• Site visits to construction sites to inspect building services installations
• Advising on building-integrated renewable energy

Experience and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in any engineering discipline – for example physics, mechanical or electrical engineering, building services engineering or environmental engineering.
• An appreciation of sustainability, renewable energy technologies, thermodynamics and energy systems.
• You must be interested in the built environment and have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• You will need to adapt to new situations quickly and be willing to contribute as an active design team member.
• A full driving licence is desirable.

Unfortunately, the facility does not exist for this employer to provide working VISA’s and or sponsorship to work in the UK