Graduate Mechanical Engineer 2025

Designer Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering department. The role involves undertaking design reviews, developing engineering alternatives, and ensuring compliance with standards in various projects. This position offers a pathway to professional development and chartership, promising a dynamic work environment with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Health Care

Pension

Career Progression

Pathway to Chartership

International Travel Opportunities

Lifestyle savings platform membership

Overseas project placement opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or related field required.
• Good knowledge of current mechanical standards within Ireland and UK.
• Capable of teamwork and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design reviews for compliance with standards.
• Develop alternative engineering solutions.
• Prepare RFI’s and monitor procurement schedules.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Knowledge of mechanical standards

Education

A Level 7/8 Degree in Building Services Engineering or similar

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Designer Group is seeking to recruit Mechanical Engineering Graduates to join its growing engineering department. You will join a team of ambitions, innovative engineers challenged with delivering projects from our diverse range of clients from a commercial office fit out, to a prefabricated modular MV switch room, to a Biomass Boiler Plant in Africa.

About Our Company

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by ourValues of:

Safe

Trust

Respect

Challenge

Deliver

This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America.

The Engineering Team is an essential department within Designer Group and formspart of the foundation of every project. The Engineering Team is directly responsible for a number of key components in a project, deliveringthehighest standardofsafety and quality.

Designer Groupisalways at the forefront of the latest design and construction technology. From utilising design software, 3D modelling, point cloud scanning and 3D printing, Designer Group ensures their Engineering Team are equipped with the latest and best technology to ensure innovative solutions.

Overview of duties

• Undertake a full design review of drawings, specifications and schedules to ensure compliance with the applicable standards and industry guides.
• Responsible for developing engineering alternative solutions, including detailed calculations and sketches for client approval.
• Review of the co-ordinated construction drawings and documentation.
• Prepare RFI’s and issue to the client.
• Detailed review of specialist supplier packages for compliance with project specification and applicable industry standards.
• Prepare and monitor procurement schedule in conjunction with the procurement team.
• Prepare and monitor technical submittals for approval by the client.
• Review BCAR preliminary inspection plan and coordinate with the quality team.
• Monitor LEED and BREEAM requirements and submittals as required.
• Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Assistance with client demonstrations.
• Review and provide attendance during commissioning stage.

Key requirements

• A Level 7/8Degree in Building Services Engineering or similar.
• Capable of working as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Good knowledge of the current mechanical standards within Ireland and UK.

Benefits

* Health Care

* Pension

* Career Progression within the wider group

* Accredited Engineers Ireland Employer for CPD

* Pathway to Chartership with the SCSI

* International Travel Opportunities

* WrkIt lifestyle savings, learning and well-being platform membership

* Overseas project placement opportunities after completion of the programme

How you can develop your career in DG

Our people are the foundation for our continued growth and so encouraging continuous professional development and pathway to Professional Chartership is a top priority. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry.

Our Head of Engineeringbegan his career with Designer Group as aGraduate Electrical Engineer. His drive and ambitionhaveallowed him to develop within Designer Group and we encourage all our staff to do the same.

Application Process

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we would love to hear from you. Our recruitment team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates for further consideration.

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.