Overview of the role
Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Design Team as a Senior Design Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland.
This is an exciting role where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills by joining the world leader in innovative Water and Wastewater solutions. As part of this role you will form an integral part of the engineering design and project delivery team, providing technical leadership, design oversight, and engineering expertise to support our mechanical design engineers in delivering complex water treatment solutions.
Day to day of the role
Developing innovative design solutions to for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure including mechanical equipment selection and specifications, hydraulic design, process optimisation, plant layouts, and P&IDs
Leading technical design reviews and providing approval of detailed engineering designs, calculations, for construction drawings and equipment specifications
Acting as the technical authority on mechanical and hydraulic design matters throughout project lifecycles
Performing and validating engineering calculations for equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and system performance
Leading the technical relationship with clients from initial concept and feasibility through detailed design, implementation, and final delivery
Representing the company at client meetings, design workshops, and technical presentations
Providing technical input and support to tender and proposal development
Providing technical guidance, support, and expertise to mechanical design engineers
Conducting technical reviews of design work produced by design engineers and providing constructive feedback to support their professional development
Sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance team capability and design quality
Coordinating design activities across the mechanical engineering team to ensure timely delivery of design information and technical documentation
Utilising design templates, engineering software, and calculation tools to complete technical analysis and support the equipment selection process
Liaising with suppliers and production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment
Liaise between Process, Draughting, Electrical and Civil & Structural Designers
Ensuring all engineering design documentation complies with project Quality Plans, technical standards, and project-specific requirements
Contributing to the development and improvement of design standards, templates, and technical procedures
Qualifications
Level 8/9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline
Minimum 7 years' experience in a mechanical design engineering role, with demonstrable progression to senior technical level
Substantial experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry, including treatment plant design, pumping systems, and process equipment
Proven expertise in mechanical equipment selection and specification for water treatment applications (pumps, valves, mixers, aerators, screens, etc.)
Strong hydraulic design capabilities, including pipe sizing, head loss calculations, pump selection, and system analysis
Experience with engineering design software and calculation tools (e.g., hydraulic modeling software, pump selection software, engineering calculation packages)
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams without direct line management responsibility
Proven ability to work autonomously, manage own workload, and coordinate design activities across multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to explain complex technical concepts to clients and non-technical stakeholders
Strong understanding of relevant design standards, codes, and regulations (Irish Water, NI Water, EPA guidelines, etc.)
Additional Information
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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