Principal Engineer - Mechanical (UK Water)

Poutrix; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Principal Engineer - Mechanical in Karnataka, India. The ideal candidate will manage technical delivery for projects across locations such as Bangalore, Noida, and Mumbai, ensuring quality assurance and effective communication.

Requirements include a postgraduate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and over 14 years of experience in design related to water and wastewater treatment systems. Strong BIM skills and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 14+ years relevant experience in design of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Registered or accredited professional, MIMechE with CEng/IEng preferred.
• Strong command of BIM/digital/data analytics software.

Responsibilities

• Owning technical delivery and project management responsibilities.
• Managing the production and verification of technical analysis and design.
• Proactively engaging with various teams regarding safe design requirements.

Skills

Design of water and wastewater treatment systems

Lead project teams

BIM/digital/data analytics software

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Post Graduation in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

We are now recruiting talented individuals to fill our current vacancy for Principal Engineer - Mechanical to work on our projects being based in Bangalore/Noida/Mumbai/Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

• Owning Technical Delivery and Project Management responsibilities
• Overseeing the work and/or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects across multiple disciplines
• Managing the production and verification of analysis and design, including drawings and reports, relating to projects.
• Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance and client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes/ modifications.
• Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/ teams regarding safe design requirements, and flag risks at appropriate levels. Resolving issues and create strong relationships with project colleagues in the regions, evidenced through great feedback.
• Developing technical methodologies which add value to the scope from other Arcadis Regions, and guiding junior colleagues to do the same
• Reviewing work and drive the culture of checking and accountability in the team, including interdisciplinary checks
• Familiarization with client specific specifications, processes, and technical preferences.
• Proactively engaging and participating with the relevant Communities of Practice.
• Liaising and assisting the project manager to ensure commercial aspects relating to the design team can achieve a successful result. Developing plans and budgets for medium‑size and / or complex tasks and monitor progress against these.
• Identifying opportunities and driving implementation of re‑engineering strategies to maximize the value of design input.
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
• Providing technical advice to project team members.
• Handle multiple management responsibilities, overseeing the work and / or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects in a single discipline.
• Design Health & Safety management for the project works.
• Task management activities for Arcadis GEC India team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineer with Post Graduation in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 14+ years relevant experience in design of water and wastewater treatments systems, drainage and pumping stations
• Registered or accredited professional, Preferably MIMechE with CEng/IEng or chartered/ incorporated member of similar standing relevant professional organization or pursuing to achieve.
• Application of quality management systems and managing project teams
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards is preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegation skills.
• Strong command of BIM/digital/data analytics software as applicable.
• Demonstrated delivery acumen. Experience in mechanical design, specifications, drawings and BIM models for large scale projects related to,
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment plants
  • Pumping stations and other related structures
  • Water and wastewater conveyance systems
  • Drainage systems
  • Flood protection facilities
  • Hydraulic design related to above including hydraulic calculations
  • Surge analysis and pipeline surge mitigation preferable
• Experience of delivering designs and reports at all stages from concept through to final project and construction delivery.
• Excellent oral/visual/written communication skills in English language and experience in working with remote clients and multi‑disciplinary teams

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