Senior MEICA Engineer

Waterman Aspen; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced MEICA Engineer to join their Water & Environment East team. This role involves delivering projects, mentoring junior staff, and applying specialized knowledge within the water industry. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with strong communication skills and the ability to lead projects independently. Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake rising main and pumping station calculations.
• Experience in the design & delivery of projects within the water industry.
• Knowledge in the design and selection of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex and non-complex projects across frameworks.
• Produce technical specifications and proposals for various projects.
• Work alongside and mentor other members of the design team.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Design knowledge

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as MEICA Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water & Environment East team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice(salaried only)

Experience required…

Essential :

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Working knowledge of Sewers for Adoption / OFWAT Design and Construction Guide.

Ability to undertake rising main and pumping station calculations.

Experience of undertaking design & delivery of projects within the water industry or similar industries.

Knowledge in the design and selection of mechanical equipment, such as mechanical pumps, air blowers,chemical dosing plant and infrastructure, screening equipment, walkways and access.

Ability to undertake sump and pipework design across a variety of pump installations.

Experience of commissioning complex pumping systems, and a working knowledge of WIMES specifications and pumping system control philosophies.

An in depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.

Experienceadhering to CDM 2015 legislation and Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) and ATEX compliancy.

An understanding of the designer’s responsibilities under the CDM regulations

Sound understanding of H&S risks associated with water and / or sewerage operation and construction

Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, other engineering disciplines and clients

Capable of working independently leading projects, teams and staff.

Working alongside the Project Managers and Engineering Design team to deliver complex and non-complex projects across the frameworks

Completing reference designs, detailed designs and preparing reports.

Producing Technical specifications and proposals for various projects

Working alongside and mentoring other members of the design team.

Desirable :

Previous Water Company Experience.

Chartered MechEng and / or 10 years or more experience

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits

1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community