Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Water & Wastewater

Arcadis; Galway; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis Galway is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design delivery for wastewater treatment projects within a one-team culture, under the guidance of a design manager.

You will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, produce mechanical design deliverables, perform hydraulic calculations, and liaise with clients, subcontractors and installation teams. The role emphasises safety, CDM compliance, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership is an advantage and candidate may be pursuing status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in water and wastewater design is highly desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Proactive, initiative-taking and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient with MS Office for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Design Manager.
• Produce design deliverables for water, wastewater and process treatment plants.
• Assist in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys to detailed design and tender pricing.
• Produce procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations; detailed drawings.
• Project manage third party designs and support installation and commissioning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Water & wastewater design

Team collaboration

Initiative

Problem solving

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Arcadis Galway is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design delivery for wastewater treatment projects within a one-team culture, under the guidance of a design manager.

You will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, produce mechanical design deliverables, perform hydraulic calculations, and liaise with clients, subcontractors and installation teams. The role emphasises safety, CDM compliance, and ongoing professional development.