Mechanical Discipline Lead

Arcadis; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Mechanical Discipline Lead to work on large-scale design projects from datacentres to nanotechnology facilities. The role focuses on leading mechanical design teams, developing designs, details, and standards, and mentoring junior staff.

You will interface with clients, prepare proposals and estimate man-hours, and ensure delivery of technical design from concept through construction. Occasional site verification and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience designing mechanical systems in high-technology facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff on mechanical design tasks for large-scale projects.
• Direct design deliverables including drawings, specs, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate utilities, HVAC, and piping system design for datacentres and manufacturing facilities.
• Apply energy-efficient design practices and comply with codes and standards.
• Conduct heat load calculations using Trane Trace or similar tools.
• Oversee piping system design with PIPE-FLO and stress analysis with Autopipe or Caesar.
• Develop system sequences of operation and P&ID's.
• Participate in client interviews, proposals, and manhour estimates.
• Travel to project sites for site verification and construction support.
• Represent Arcadis in the community and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trane Trace

PIPE-FLO

Autopipe

Caesar

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals across 70+ countries, we are united in our mission to improve quality of life and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mechanical Discipline Lead

Position summary:

Arcadis is seeking for a proven Mechanical Discipline Lead to work with our multiple world class advanced technology clients. This individual will be responsible for working on large scale design projects from high density datacentres to nanotechnology manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will manage and direct junior staff, prepare proposals work with other Lead Engineers to develop designs, details, and specification standards, and mentor junior staff regarding technical development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and technical teams, including the Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Architects, and Project Specialists, while supporting or leading the development of design deliverables, such as Construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates
• Direct the performance of engineering tasks by other discipline team members for the design of utilities and HVAC (wet/dry) and Plumbing systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, general manufacturing/process facilities, and institutional facilities
• Apply industry standard practices and innovations relating to energy efficiency
• Understand and apply building codes and standards
• Coordinate heating & cooling load calculations using Trane Trace or other building simulation software
• Direct the use of PIPE-FLO fluid flow analysis software to design, optimize and troubleshoot fluid piping systems
• Direct the use of appropriate piping system stress analysis software (Autopipe, Caesar or similar)to determine weight, pressure, temperature, & earthquake impacts on system design
• Develop system sequences of operation and P&ID's
• Work includes some travel to project sites to verify existing conditions as well as installation verification during construction
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will interface with clients, attend client interviews, assist in preparation of proposals, estimate manhours, and use project workflow documents
• Mentor and develop staff engineers and designers
• Represent Arcadis in the community
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 8+ Years of experience in the design of mechanical systems in high technology facilities

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally.

By joining us, you'll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams - Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race we fosterinnovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.