Mechanical Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Solutions

RSE Water; Newton Aycliffe; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Flexible career development

Private Healthcare

Holiday allowance 31 days

Holiday buy/sell

Company pension

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Professional fees paid

Employee discount platform

EV/Hybrid car lease

Health professionals access

Job summary

RSE Water is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its in‑house, multidisciplinary design team on a permanent basis. You will drive mechanical design from inception through to implementation, ensuring alignment with client specifications and regulatory standards.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers, participating in safety reviews such as HAZOP, and contributing to projects across the water treatment sector.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience in municipal water/wastewater is desirable.
• Experience in a multidiscipline design team.
• Experience at all design stages from optioneering/FEED to construction support and As-Built.
• Ability to work on multiple projects consecutively.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards.
• Participate in project reviews and safety studies (HAZOP).
• Consider health, safety, quality and environmental matters in projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders and equipment suppliers to develop design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Water/wastewater experience

Team collaboration

Multi-project multitasking

HAZOP awareness

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

RSE Water is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its in‑house, multidisciplinary design team on a permanent basis. You will drive mechanical design from inception through to implementation, ensuring alignment with client specifications and regulatory standards.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers, participating in safety reviews such as HAZOP, and contributing to projects across the water treatment sector.