Mechanical Design Engineer

We are now recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer for 6 months, to work on the mechanical design of a diesel-fuelled power station, based from our Head Office in Southampton.

Reporting to the Design Manager, duties include:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production of design deliverables for power generation contracts
• 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

Qualifications/background;

• Chartered membership of relevant professional institution an advantage but not essential providing the candidate is working towards either incorporated or chartered status
• IMECHE Accredited MEng degree
• IMECHE accredited BEng (Hons) degree
• A history of mechanical design within power generation

Responsibilities;

Health & Safety

• The active promotion of the company safety culture through example and management of people
• That safety takes precedence in any conflict with time, cost or quality

Personnel

• That those associated with the business understand and deliver company expectations
• That client and company requirements are effectively communicated to all personnel

Business

• That all operations are carried out in accordance with the company management system, policy objectives and statutory and contractual requirements
• The implementation of the company management systems for health, safety, the environment and quality in conjunction with the TEL Systems Department
• That all work is completed to the Client’s satisfaction, within budget
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships and effective communication with clients
• General
• Responsible for management of project specific design deliverables
• Responsible for the detailed design in accordance with the TEL Procedures
• 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