Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

EQUANS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Leeds is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer focused on decarbonisation projects. The role involves supporting the development of renewable heat projects and preparing design solutions for retrofit applications. Ideal candidates should have a good understanding of mechanical design and proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits, emphasizing teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Employee discount schemes

Learning opportunities and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• A good level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design.
• Strong understanding of legislation relating to low-carbon heating/cooling.
• Experience or awareness of HVAC control integration.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design development of renewable heat projects.
• Prepare mechanical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to produce coordinated designs.

Skills

Building services design understanding

Knowledge of British Standards

Competent in AutoCAD

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Understanding of HVAC design legislation

Good communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Overview

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer interested in decarbonisation projects to join our Carbon Shift business unit.

Our Carbon Shift consulting business focuses on delivering realisable climate action and net zero plans, supported by delivery capability in heat decarbonisation, regeneration, Facilities Management, Project delivery, EVs, smart buildings and renewables. Carbon Shift has developed strong expertise and client bases around net zero and energy transition and is expanding to offer solutions to broader climate adaptation and resilience challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of renewable heat and thermal energy efficiency projects, focusing on engineering and design development of commercial heat pump applications, HVAC systems improvements and controls.
• Prepare mechanical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks, taking RIBA 1 concepts to RIBA 4 technical design.
• Prepare design models using proprietary design software such as AutoCAD, REVIT and Navisworks.
• Prepare thermal energy simulation models using software such as IES VE, Hysopt and EnergyPRO.
• Prepare calculations and engineering analyses to validate simulation models and confirm systems design requirements and performances.
• Work within a multidisciplinary design team with electrical, structural/civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs.
• Support market research to identify new and emerging technology/design innovations and assess their suitability for projects.
• Support technical options appraisals to qualify/quantify best available techniques.
• Prepare design/functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes.
• Lead or contribute to Design Stage Reports and related customer-facing documents.
• Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs.
• Understand and adhere to applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements in design processes and outputs, with support from colleagues.
• Understand and account for physical and environmental constraints in design processes and outputs, with support from colleagues.
• Collaborate with BIM specialists to provide modelling/design information where applicable.
• Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support design processes and interpret survey information for integration into designs.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

Qualifications & Skills

• A good level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design.
• Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations.
• Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Competent in AutoCAD and REVIT; proficient with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong understanding of legislation, regulations and standards applicable to HVAC design, ideally related to low-carbon heating/cooling.
• Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues in system design.
• Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports and tender documentation.
• Understanding of environmental factors affecting mechanical and electrical design.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience or awareness of HVAC control integration and control strategies.

About EQUANS

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, as well as the digital & industrial transitions shaping how we move, work and live.

Company Values & Diversity

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. We are committed to a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do. If you join EQUANS you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported to be your true self. You’ll have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, Women to Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life cover equivalent to 1x annual salary
• Employee discount schemes, gym membership discounts, cycle to work and holiday purchase schemes
• 2 CSR days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities and professional qualifications
• Employee referral rewards
• Access to employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN and Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app