Mechanical Design Engineer

Veolia Group; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI health insurance

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Water division on a hybrid basis in Kilkenny. You will work on water and wastewater treatment projects across Ireland, developing mechanical designs, selecting equipment, and producing detailed drawings in collaboration with a multi-discipline team.

You will conduct hydraulic calculations, liaise with clients, and contribute to tender pricing and project delivery while complying with quality standards and engineering practices.

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 Water, Pumping/Piping, Fluid Handling Systems, Oil/Gas (Desirable).
• Ability to work on own initiative and coordinate design.
• Practical site experience (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design concepts for water and wastewater projects.
• Perform hydraulic design, equipment selection, and technical specifications.
• Produce P&IDs and construction drawings with the drawing team.
• Conduct design calculations and tender pricing support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Design Leads, and Sub Consultants.
• Ensure documentation aligns with the Project Quality Plan.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fluid mechanics

Hydraulics

Pumping systems design

Pipework networks

Hydraulic design calculations

Project coordination

Design calculations

Site experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Background: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.Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: KilkennyOnsite/Hybrid: HybridContract Type: PermanentHours: Mon-Friday 8.30am-5.30pmOverview 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&IDsResponsible 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 teamLiaising with clients from initial concept, feasibility, detailed design, implementation to final deliveryMaintaining a high standard of work ensuring that you are compliant with all specifications and engineering practicesAct as a point of contact to deal with any technical issues throughout projectsLinking with a variety of Project Managers, Design Leads and Sub Consultants throughout each stage of the projectConduct detailed design calculations and equipment selectionsWorking alongside our highly experienced drawing team to develop P&IDs and design drawingsProduction of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment and production of detailed design construction drawings.Liaise between Process, Draughting, Electrical and Civil & Structural DesignersEnsuring that all Project Documentation is managed according to the requirements of the Project Quality Plan and project specific requirementsRequired skills for this role:Level 7/8/9 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentStrong mechanical engineering design fundamentals including fluid mechanics and hydraulicsExperience with engineering design calculations for pumping systems, pipework networks, and hydraulic systemsExperience 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 designPractical site experience (Desirable)Please note:If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.