Mechanical Design Engineer

Long Odonnell; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver gas engineering projects across the UK and Ireland. This role can be remote or hybrid based from Northwich. Responsibilities include undertaking feasibility studies, managing project documentation, and leading a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in gas pipeline design, possess a relevant qualification, and have strong project management skills. Professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on critical projects

Professional development and career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in gas transmission and distribution engineering activities.
• Previous role as an engineer or senior mechanical engineer in relevant sectors.
• Familiarity with industry developments and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake feasibility and design studies for gas projects.
• Prepare technical specifications and documentation based on client scopes.
• Liaise with clients and CAD team for project requirements.
• Manage engineering projects through all phases from design to construction.

Skills

Gas pipeline engineering

Mechanical design

Project management

Team management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

HNC or degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Long O Donnell Associates is continually recognised as aworld class consultant providing engineering, project and programme management and commercial solutions, to our clients within the energy, infrastructure, and Governmental sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer (mid-level or senior) who has broad experience working within the gas pipeline sector, extensive relevant experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer as well as have a HNC or degree in relevant discipline.

The successful candidate will help to deliver gas engineering projects and support the development of our engineering/mechanical frameworks, you will be working on projects UK and Ireland wide. This position can be offered as remote working or a hybrid arrangement based from our head office in Northwich.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake feasibility and conceptual studies of gas engineering projects.
• Undertake mechanical design of gas pipelines, mains and associated AGI's and governors.
• From a clients scope complete project documentation, preparation and interpretation of drawings, materials, and equipment data sheets.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports, and associated documentation in line with UK and international gas industry design codes e.g., IGEM, TD1, TD3, TD4, TD13 etc.
• Understand the baseline requirements of TD2, TD/12 and SR23.
• Undertake hazardous area calculations to IGEM/SR/25 and manage updated hazardous area drawings.
• Liaise with CAD team to produce drawings as per specifications.
• Liaise with Clients in respect of the work being completed and any appropriate third parties.
• Consult with sub-contractors.
• Engineer projects during the engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Provide technical input into main works invitations to tender, orders, projects, and tasks in the most timely and efficient manner.
• Manage a team of engineers and support the growth of the mechanical design sector within the business.
• Enhance and build and frameworks with new and existing clients.
• Provide technical advice to Long O'Donnell Associates and / or other members of the project services team where appropriate.
• Audit work carried out by others including outsourced contractors.
• Develop and ensure the application of project quality management systems.
• Provide resource planning of project programmes.
• Provide input for the allocated discipline to the wider business e.g., providing support to bids and quotation process.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous engineering experience and competence in gas transmission and gas distribution engineering activities required.
• Previous experience working at an engineer/senior mechanical engineer capacity, within the gas, oil, energy, sectors is essential.
• Be aware of current and emerging industry developments, technical and legislative requirements and applicable guidance documents would be beneficial.
• Full conversant knowledge and use of the Microsoft office suite of software applications’
• An HNC or degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering discipline. (preferred)
• Membership of an appropriate professional body and evidence of continual professional development is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience of being part of a team of an integrated multi-disciplined team is highly beneficial.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunity to work on critical projects within the Gas and Utilities sector
• Professional development and career progression pathways