Mechanical Project Design Engineer - Water
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Overview
Your impact: You will own the Technical Leadership of the design, delivery and change management of mechanical modular packages of work, systems, processes, their constructability and integration for water and wastewater projects including Clean and Wastewater systems such as pumping stations, treatment plants, conveyance systems, and associated infrastructure from concept through detail design, development, validation to completion. This includes ensuring constructability and commissioning requirements are embedded in the design and delivered in an innovative and sustainable manner.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate value engineering and buildability workshops, delivering innovative sustainable design solutions contributing to design management, scheduling, risk management, change control and financial forecasting
* Participate in value engineering and buildability workshops, embedding constructability and commissioning requirements into the design to deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions
* Develop feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and provide construction support
* Produce design layouts, technical specifications, datasheets, and P&IDs for mechanical systems
* Select and specify mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, screens, valves, chemical dosing plant, odour control)
* Oversee technical delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulatory and safety standards
* Mentor and guide colleagues, supporting their technical and personal development
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, process engineers) to deliver integrated solutions
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chartered Member of IMechE
* Demonstrable progressive experience in mechanical engineering, with expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution for water, wastewater and bioresources non infrastructure projects
* Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, mechanical equipment and systems used in water/wastewater treatment
* Familiarity with UK water sector regulations and safety protocols
* Robust understanding of current health, safety and welfare legislation
* Good stakeholder management skills with a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
* Extensive experience with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM)
About Jacobs
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support one another through a culture of caring, aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do, and are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs.
Jacobs is a disability confident employer; we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy, and we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.
We value collaboration and offer hybrid working arrangements to balance in-person and remote work. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, contact the Careers Support team.
Job details
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Not Applicable
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