Mechanical Project Design Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Supporting major multi £million water utility investment programmes, 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 systems such as pumping stations, treatment plants, conveyance systems, and associated infrastructure from concept through detail design, development, validation to completion.

Being an integral part of our innovative engineering solutions, in this newly created role your remit with include;

• 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 and peers, supporting bother their technical and personal development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, electrical, process engineers) to deliver integrated solutions

Here's what you'll need

If you are keen to join a company focussed on delivering significant sustainable industry change for future generations and have a good mix of the following, attributes and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you;

• 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
• A sound knowledge in and experience 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 able to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Extensive experience with design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM)

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

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