Mechanical Design Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including VHI cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Design Team. You will work on water and wastewater projects across the island of Ireland, focusing on mechanical equipment selection, hydraulic design and technical specifications.

You will collaborate with the design team to translate concepts into drawings, perform calculations, and support end-to-end project delivery from feasibility through detailed design and tender pricing.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering design fundamentals.
• Experience with pumping systems and hydraulics.
• Ability to perform design calculations and produce specifications.
• Experience in water industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects.
• Select mechanical equipment and specifications for systems.
• Create hydraulic designs, plant layouts and P&IDs.
• Produce detailed design drawings and procurement specs.
• Coordinate with draughting, electrical and civil/structural teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluid mechanics

Hydraulics

Pumping systems

Pipework networks

Detail design

Education

Level 7/8/9 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Job Description

Overview of the role:

Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Design Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland.

This is an exciting role where you will have the opportunity to develop your engineering design skills by joining the world leader in innovative Water and Wastewater solutions. As part of this role you will form an integral part of the design and project delivery team with particular focus on mechanical equipment selection, hydraulic system design, engineering calculations, and technical specifications. You will collaborate with our drawing team to translate your design concepts into technical drawings.

Day to day of the role:

Developing innovative design solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including mechanical equipment selection and specifications, hydraulic design, plant layouts and P&IDs

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of Mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.

Collaborating with the Senior Design Engineer to support end to end design projects with the support of the wider Design team

Liaising with clients from initial concept, feasibility, detailed design, implementation to final delivery

Maintaining a high standard of work ensuring that you are compliant with all specifications and engineering practices

Act as a point of contact to deal with any technical issues throughout projects

Linking with a variety of Project Managers, Design Leads and Sub Consultants throughout each stage of the project

Conduct detailed design calculations and equipment selections

Working alongside our highly experienced drawing team to develop P&IDs and design drawings

Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment and production of detailed design construction drawings.

Liaise between Process, Draughting, Electrical and Civil & Structural Designers

Ensuring that all Project Documentation is managed according to the requirements of the Project Quality Plan and project specific requirements

Qualifications

Level 7/8/9 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Strong mechanical engineering design fundamentals including fluid mechanics and hydraulics

Experience with engineering design calculations for pumping systems, pipework networks, and hydraulic systems

Experience in the Water Industry (Desirable)

Previous experience in industries such as Water, Pumping/Piping, Fluid Handling Systems, Oil/Gas (Desirable)

Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage & coordinate design

Practical site experience (Desirable)

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.