Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of heat network projects on a national basis. They design, build, operate and maintain low carbon district energy networks and building energy systems for communities, towns and cities. Continued expansion in this sector has created a new opportunity for a graduate Mechanical Engineer to support the design and growth of the heat network infrastructure in the UK.

The Position

As the graduate Mechanical Design Engineer you will participate in the design and delivery of new energy projects during the pre-construction and construction phases working with and supported by the design team. Duties & responsibilities will include:

1. Designing hydronic systems and system calculations.
2. Undertaking hydraulic and thermal modelling of systems through the use of software.
3. Assisting in the design of medium to large scale low carbon energy systems, heat distribution networks, controls, plant-rooms, thermal storage, and fuel storage.
4. Producing detailed drawings, reports, and specifications.
5. Surveying and evaluating existing buildings' energy systems.
6. Assisting in the production of viability and feasibility reports of energy systems.
7. Coordinating the work of others and collaborating with engineers of other disciplines.
8. Providing regular on and off-site evaluations to ensure design compliance during the construction phase.

The Person

We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Engineer with excellent energy engineering design, technical, and software skills who enjoys working collaboratively in dynamic multi-professional teams, assisting in all aspects of the delivery of projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

You will be able to show you have had recent experience in this design area and you will have a keen interest in the field of Energy Engineering Systems for domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings. You will have a keen eye for detail and be technically proficient.

Experience & Knowledge

• Degree qualified in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical, Building Services, or Energy Engineering.
• Highly numerate with a comprehensive understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and fluid hydraulics.
• Understanding of Heat and Utility Networks is desirable.
• Competent in AutoCAD.
• IT proficient; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email systems, etc. as a minimum.
• Able to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Good organisational, time management, and planning skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
• Holidays: 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase or sell up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
• Pension plan provision.
• Private health care scheme available.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Continuing learning and development opportunities.
• Company laptop/tablet/mobile phone, etc.

Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this company.