Mechanical Design Engineer

Coffey; Athenry; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its design team in Ireland. You will support mechanical equipment design for water and wastewater facilities, liaising with internal and external design consultant teams to deliver buildable concepts.

Responsibilities include producing efficient designs, creating drawings through lifecycle, assisting with supplier selection, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–7 years' experience in water/wastewater sector in UK/Ireland.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Produce practical design meeting requirements and HSE standards.
• Prepare design drawings from Concept to For Construction.
• Assist in cost estimation and select suppliers for valves, pumps, etc.
• Support Design Manager and Project Manager to deliver robust technical solutions.
• Involve from feasibility to detailed design to support procurement and commissioning.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, and drawings per industry standards.
• Ensure solutions are safe to build, operate and maintain.
• Collaborate with project team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Maintain communication with clients and stakeholders throughout the project.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Mechanical Design Engineer role is to provide support to the Coffey design team. They will play an important part in liaising with internal & external design consultant teams, controlling and optimising the design concepts into buildable design with all aspects of the design of the mechanical equipment (fixed and rotating). As part of the Design Team the role carry the responsibility for providing support in all areas of Mechanical Engineering in the development of practical and efficient technical solutions that will deliver the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, existing and new.

Responsibilities

• Producing practical and efficient design that will comply with requirements and adhere to the HSE standards.
• Preparation of design drawings through the project life cycle from Concept Design to For Construction issue.
• Assisting in cost estimation and select the most experience and reputable suppliers for valves, pumps, screens, air blowers, filters, fixed man access, centrifuges, pipe selection, materials and others.
• Supporting the Design Manager and Project Manager to ensure the successful delivery of robustly defined technical solutions
• Continuously involved in initial feasibility and scoping, through to the detailed design, to support for procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover of projects within the required timescales.
• Undertake production of technical reports, calculations, development of design and construction drawings and specifications in compliance with relevant industry standards. Ensure all solutions are safe to build, operate and maintain.
• Work closely with the all parties in the project team to ensure the right and innovative solution is delivered
• Liaise with the Design Manager and client and ensure that programmes and projects are managed effectively. Maintain communication and develop ongoing relationships with clients, stakeholders and customers as required.

About You

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from reputable institute or equivalent experience
• 2-7 years of experience, some of it in UK/Ireland water/wastewater industry
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to work on multiple assignments
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel
• Full Irish/EU driver licence
• Authorised to work in Ireland i.e. stamp 4 or critical skills visa