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 on 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:
* Designing hydronic systems and system calculations
* Undertake hydraulic and thermal modelling of system through the use of software.
* Assist in the design of medium to large scale low carbon energy systems, heat distribution networks, controls, plant-rooms, thermal storage and fuel storage.
* The production of detailed drawings, reports and specifications.
* Surveying and evaluating existing buildings energy systems.
* Assist in the production of viability and feasibility reports of energy systems,
* Coordinating the work of others and coordinating work with engineers of other discipline
* Provide regular on and off-site evaluation to ensure design compliance during 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 and 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 presentations skills, written and oral.
* Good organisational, time management and planning.
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.
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