Graduate Design Engineer

True Engineers; Quintrell Downs; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cornwall is seeking Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to join their sustainable design team. This role offers excellent career progression and support to achieve chartered engineer status. Responsibilities include designing engineering aspects of buildings and advising clients on energy efficiency. Applicants should hold a degree in an engineering discipline and have a keen interest in sustainability.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering, physics, or environmental science.
• Understanding of renewable energy technologies and thermodynamics.
• Clear and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electrical engineering aspects of buildings.
• Work with senior engineers to enhance design skills.
• Advise clients on energy reduction strategies.
• Conduct site visits to inspect installations.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Energy systems understanding

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

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