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MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

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EQUANS

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must have advanced mechanical design knowledge, proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT, awareness of standards, strong communication skills, and an understanding of HVAC and environmental factors.
  • You will prepare mechanical designs for decarbonisation projects, develop models using design software, conduct simulations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

  • An advanced level of understanding of building services (mechanical) design
  • Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
  • Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
  • Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
  • A good understanding of legislation, regulations and standards applicable to HVAC design, ideally specific to low-carbon heating / cooling
  • Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
  • Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
  • Aware of and follow quality assurance processes
  • A good understanding of the integration of controls in HVAC and control strategies
  • Knowledge of heat pumps and refrigeration technology application
  • Understanding of environmental factors affecting mechanical design
  • Excellent communication skills – written, oral etc.
  • Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
  • Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
  • Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
  • Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design
  • Excellent communication skills – written, oral etc.

Responsibilities

  • To prepare mechanical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks, taking RIBA 1 concepts to RIBA 4 technical design
  • To prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD, REVIT and Navisworks
  • To prepare thermal energy simulation models, utilising proprietary software, such as IES VE, Hysopt and EnergyPRO (note work toward etc.)
  • Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances
  • Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with electrical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
  • Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects
  • Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques
  • Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes
  • Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents
  • Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared
  • With support from colleagues, understand and account for applicable statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements associated with design processes and outputs
  • With support from colleagues, understand and account for physical and environmental constraints associated with design processes and outputs
  • Where applicable, work alongside BIM specialists to provide relevant modelling/design information
  • Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support design processes
  • Interpret survey information from others and accommodate within design
  • Undertake technical support during construction and commissioning phases

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Mechanical Design Engineer.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

The contract type is permanent.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

What are the main responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer?

The main responsibilities include preparing mechanical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, developing commercial heat pump applications, HVAC systems improvements, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary design team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced understanding of building services (mechanical) design and knowledge of British Standards, design guides, and building regulations are required.

Which software should a candidate be proficient in for this role?

Candidates should be proficient in industry design software such as AutoCAD and REVIT, as well as thermal energy simulation software like IES VE, Hysopt, and EnergyPRO.

What benefits does the company offer?

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, life cover equivalent to twice the annual salary, a 5% bonus, private health, and various employee discounts and programs.

Is experience in low-carbon heating systems required for this position?

Yes, a good understanding of HVAC design specifically related to low-carbon heating and cooling is preferred.

What kind of projects will the Mechanical Design Engineer be involved in?

The Engineer will be involved in renewable heat and thermal energy efficiency projects, focusing on decarbonisation.

Does the company encourage applications from diverse candidates?

Yes, the company encourages applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, among other protected characteristic groups.

What opportunities for professional development does Equans offer?

Equans offers a broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective and individual training, and personalized support programs.

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EQUANS

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Equans, a Bouygues group company, is the world leader in multi-technical services with offices in 20 country hubs. This brand expresses the desire to provide the right answer [ANS] to the equations [EQU] of our customers. We design and provide customised solutions to improve our customers’ buildings, technical equipment, systems and processes and to support them in optimising their use. With nearly 95,000 highly qualified employees and a strong geographic footprint through our historical local brands, we have excellent technical know-how in design, installation, maintenance and performance services, with a unique combination of skills as in HVAC, Cooling & Fire protection, Facility Management, Digital & ICT, Electrical, Mechanical & Robotics...Equans expertise and knowledge of our customers’ businesses now place us to support them in their transitions for modernisation and sustainable development.