Graduate Mechanical, Electrical and ICA Engineer

Opals Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Mechanical, Electrical and ICA Engineer to assist in delivering MEICA design and engineering support for water treatment projects in the UK. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to new technologies and engineering practices. A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or ICA engineering is essential, along with a strong interest in the water industry and a proactive mindset. This full-time position ensures that projects meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in MEICA engineering within the Water Industry.
• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Able to change and adapt to new technology and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment across teams Worldwide.
• Support the production of MECIA design deliverables including calculations and reports.
• Aid in specifying and ordering MECIA materials and equipment.

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / ICA engineering

Job description

Graduate Mechanical, Electrical and ICA Engineer

Role Overview

As a Mechanical, Electrical and ICA Graduate Engineer, you will assist in delivering mechanical & electrical design and engineering support for a variety of MEICA-related water & water treatment projects. You will gain exposure of creating design packages, conducting site surveys, working with the construction team on optimising installation techniques, and development of project documentation, all of which activities will help to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project designs and outcomes.

During your role you will:

• Help to deliver projects that improve lives, protect ecosystems, and respond to the climate emergency
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, forward-thinking solutions for complex challenges
• Gain exposure of new technologies and engineering practices, supported by mentoring and training

Duties and Responsibilities

The engineering services we offer to our clients requires us to be able to deliver in an agile environment and the following are examples of the type of duties and responsibilities we are looking for from our candidates, working as part of our dynamic multidisciplinary water/wastewater design team.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment across teams Worldwide, including the UK, to ensure successful delivery of projects.

• Support the production of MECIA design deliverables, including: Calculations, Drawings, Datasheets, Specifications, Reports, Health & Safety documentation, all inline with the relevant design standards and codes

• Aid in specifying and ordering MECIA materials and equipment

• Practice and contribute to quality and safe design of technical solutions for projects in accordance with relevant design standards and codes.

• Inputting to proposals for standardised solutions where justifiable by cost and/or technical efficiency.

• Contributing to or participating in internal working groups and project teams.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world through engineering. Whilst engineering experience is desirable, if you have the passion and are keen to learn and develop, this is the key attribute we are pursuing, along with:

• Engineering graduates who are proactive, innovative, creative, and open to new challenges

• Engineers who Communicate effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues

• Engineers who demonstrate a structured and analytical approach to problem solving

Qualifications / Skills

Essential:

• Educated to degree level within Mechanical / Electrical / ICA engineering or equivalent
• Strong interest in MEICA engineering within the Water Industry
• Willing to learn, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently
• Able to change and adapt to new technology / circumstances and strong problem-solving abilities
• Able to work accurately, prioritise work and manage time effectively
• Motivated, passionate, and driven to achieve goals and objectives
• Prepared to travel and work to various sites within the region
• The ability for lateral thinking and prepared to challenge ‘conventional’ wisdom

Desirable:

• Desire to achieve incorporated / Chartered status
• Have an understanding of the CDM regulations and the requirements this places on designers
• Understand how water and wastewater treatment processes and pumping systems operate and be able to assess existing site infrastructure to develop and deliver the MEICA design
• Hands on experience of design/design-&-build/project and bid delivery in the water and/or wastewater engineering sector in the UK
• Full clean driving licence

What We Value

We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.

Our Aim & Vision at OCU

To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer.