Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure Innovator

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Mentoring and professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Stantec in Cardiff is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team. You will contribute to mechanical design across water and wastewater projects, collaborating with senior engineers and other disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

You will gain experience from feasibility through detailed design and construction support, with mentoring and structured development to help you progress toward chartered status. Hybrid working options are available in the UK.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design, preferably in water or regulated infra.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and standards.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proactive learning approach and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design activities from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
• Assist in producing mechanical calculations, specifications, schedules, reports and design docs.
• Support design of pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment works, pipelines and mechanical infra.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and investigations when required.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, civil and structural engineers for integrated solutions.
• Work with clients and contractors to deliver safe, efficient projects to high technical standards.

Skills

Degree in mechanical engineering

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Stantec in Cardiff is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Water team. You will contribute to mechanical design across water and wastewater projects, collaborating with senior engineers and other disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

You will gain experience from feasibility through detailed design and construction support, with mentoring and structured development to help you progress toward chartered status. Hybrid working options are available in the UK.