Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Veolia; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia in Kilkenny is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water) on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will join the Design Team to work on water and wastewater projects across Ireland, providing technical leadership and design oversight.

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with hybrid onsite arrangements. Expect to lead equipment selection, hydraulic design, and project deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Level 8/9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a mechanical design engineering role, with progression to senior level.
• Substantial experience in Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry, including treatment plant design and pumps/valves.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for water and wastewater infrastructure, including equipment selection and P&IDs.
• Lead technical design reviews and approve drawings and equipment specs.
• Act as technical authority on mechanical/hydraulic design throughout project lifecycles.
• Perform sizing calculations, hydraulic analysis, and system performance assessments.
• Lead client interactions from concept through delivery and support tender/proposal activity.
• Coordinate with Process, Draughting, Electrical and Civil & Structural Designers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Water/wastewater

Pumps & valves

Hydraulic design

Engineering software

Technical leadership

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Design standards

Education

MEng/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Pump selection software

Engineering calculation packages

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.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)

Contract Duration/Type: Permanent

Location: Kilkenny

Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid

Working Pattern (Time/Hours): Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 17:30pm

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 Senior 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 enhance your 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 engineering design and project delivery team, providing technical leadership, design oversight, and engineering expertise to support our mechanical design engineers in delivering complex water treatment solutions.

Day to day of the role

• Developing innovative design solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including mechanical equipment selection and specifications, hydraulic design, process optimisation, plant layouts, and P&IDs
• Leading technical design reviews and providing approval of detailed engineering designs, calculations, for construction drawings and equipment specifications
• Acting as the technical authority on mechanical and hydraulic design matters throughout project lifecycles
• Performing and validating engineering calculations for equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and system performance
• Leading the technical relationship with clients from initial concept and feasibility through detailed design, implementation, and final delivery
• Representing the company at client meetings, design workshops, and technical presentations
• Providing technical input and support to tender and proposal development
• Providing technical guidance, support, and expertise to mechanical design engineers
• Conducting technical reviews of design work produced by design engineers and providing constructive feedback to support their professional development
• Sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team capability and design quality
• Coordinating design activities across the mechanical engineering team to ensure timely delivery of design information and technical documentation
• Utilising design templates, engineering software, and calculation tools to complete technical analysis and support the equipment selection process
• Liaising with suppliers and procurement of mechanical equipment specifications
• Liaise between Process, Draughting, Electrical and Civil & Structural Designers
• Ensuring all engineering design documentation complies with project Quality Plans, technical standards, and project-specific requirements
• Contributing to the development and improvement of design standards, templates, and technical procedures

Required skills for the role

• Level 8/9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a mechanical design engineering role, with demonstrable progression to senior technical level
• Substantial experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry, including treatment plant design, pumping systems, and process equipment
• Proven expertise in mechanical equipment selection and specification for water treatment applications (pumps, valves, mixers, aerators, screens, etc.)
• Strong hydraulic design capabilities, including pipe sizing, head loss calculations, pump selection, and system analysis
• Experience with engineering design software and calculation tools (e.g., hydraulic modeling software, pump selection software, engineering calculation packages)
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams without direct line management responsibility
• Proven ability to work autonomously, manage own workload, and coordinate design activities across multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to clients and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong understanding of relevant design standards, codes, and regulations (Irish Water, NI Water, EPA guidelines, etc.)

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.