Mechanical Design Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a 6-month ongoing contract based in Southampton – Hybrid (2-3 days in the office)

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, to join their Process & Water division. Our client is well known for delivering complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production design deliverables for water, wastewater and bio solids treatment plants
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing
• Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings
• Project managing third party designs and providing design assistance to installation and commissioning teams. Liaising with clients and subcontractors
• Interpreting and understanding client requirements from client documents (drawings, specifications, correspondence, etc.)
• Communication with client, external design resources and subcontractors to ensure compliance with specification
• Liaison with Project Manager and procurement team to ensure correct purchase of plant and equipment
• Management of internal and external project specific design costs in liaison with Project Manager
• Undertaking and checking design calculations including hydraulics and pumping systems
• Managing the preparation of CAD drawings in accordance with the TEL Drawing Manual
• Undertake design risk assessments to support detailed design proposals
• Responsible for preparing detailed mechanical specifications
• Responsible for the production of P&Ids

Requirements of The Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution an advantage but not essential
• IMECHE Accredited MEng degree OR IMECHE accredited BEng (Hons) degree preferred