Year-Out Mechanical Engineer: Water Systems & Projects

Doran Consulting; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Doran Consulting invites applications for a Year-Out Placement in Mechanical Engineering within the Water Team, starting summer 2027. You will contribute to energy‑efficient water and wastewater projects, gaining exposure to feasibility, outline and detailed design as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should be studying BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering and plan to return to university after the placement.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Anticipated return to university after placement.
• Undergraduate year-out placement in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of energy-efficient, low whole-life-cost projects across project stages (feasibility to detailed design).
• Prepare RFQs for mechanical process equipment and assist with pump calculations.
• Produce P&ID diagrams and input to control philosophies and commissioning plans.
• Review client specifications, draft site layouts and general arrangement drawings.
• Support CDM activities including design risk assessments and HAZOPs.
• Collaborate with Civil and Process Engineers to understand multidisciplinary contributions.

Skills

Pumping duty calculations

P&ID diagrams

Control philosophies

Commissioning plans

Project lifecycle understanding

Education

Pursuing BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Doran Consulting invites applications for a Year-Out Placement in Mechanical Engineering within the Water Team, starting summer 2027. You will contribute to energy‑efficient water and wastewater projects, gaining exposure to feasibility, outline and detailed design as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should be studying BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering and plan to return to university after the placement.