Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineer - Mechanical, UK Water

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are now recruiting talented individuals to fill our current vacancy for Design Engineer to work on our projects in Mumbai/Bangalore/Hyderabad/Noida offices

To be considered for a role we are seeking candidates with the following credentials:

Job title and Role Description

• Design Engineer – Mechanical (UK Water Projects).

Our Water Design and Engineering team is involved in some of the UK’s most complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an excellent reputation in the delivery of such schemes and are working closely with some of the UK’s most established and recognisable companies, undertaking a vast array of projects to enhance the UK’s water infrastructure and environment.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join our MEICA team to contribute and apply your skills on a variety of water and wastewater projects for our clients regionally and across the UK.

Reporting to the Technical Discipline Lead or Technical Director, you will be responsible for specifying and designing mechanical process plant on projects that promise to meet or exceed client expectations.  You will represent Arcadis with direct stakeholder engagement, contributing towards the achievement of our business objectives and building networks within the industry.

• Managing selected projects (or components of projects) for Water Mechanical team.
• Managing the production and verification of analysis and design, including drawings and reports, relating to projects.
• Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance and client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes/ modifications.
• Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/ teams regarding safe design requirements, and flag risks at appropriate levels. Resolving issues and create strong relationships with project colleagues in the regions, evidenced through great feedback.
• Developing technical methodologies which add value to the scope from other Arcadis Regions, and guiding junior colleagues to do the same
• Reviewing work and drive the culture of checking and accountability in the team, including interdisciplinary checks
• Familiarization with client specific specifications, processes, and technical preferences.
• Proactively engaging and participating with the relevant Communities of Practice.
• Liaising and assisting the project manager to ensure commercial aspects relating to the design team can achieve a successful result. Developing plans and budgets for medium-size and / or complex tasks and monitor progress against these.
• Identifying opportunities and driving implementation of re-engineering strategies to maximize the value of design input.
• Working in collaboration with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
• Providing technical advice to project team members.
• Handle multiple management responsibilities, overseeing the work and / or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects in a single discipline.
• Design Health & Safety management for the project works.

Software Expectations:

• Strong command of BIM / digital/data analytics software as applicable.
• Demonstrated delivery acumen. Experience in mechanical design, specifications, drawings and BIM models for medium to large scale projects related to,
• Water and Wastewater Treatment plants,
• Pumping stations and other related structures, 
• Water and wastewater conveyance systems,
• Drainage systems,
• Flood protection facilities,
• Hydraulic design related to above including hydraulic calculations
• Surge analysis and pipeline surge mitigation preferable
• Knowledge/ experience in UK/ European water industry is preferable.
• Preparation of design input to Design Team and co-ordinate with other staff to prepare drawings.
• Liaison with other team members to produce good design solution as per best design practice.
• Keeping up to date with innovations and developments.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.

Required competencies:

• Sound technical knowledge, academically good.
• Familiar with British codes, drawing standards and practices related to Mechanical/ water utility modelling and drawing production.
• Awareness of software used for BIM modelling like Revit
• A strong, self-motivated and assertive person capable of working under pressure.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Flexible to adopt new work /challenge work as per business requirement.
• Compliance of Arcadis business management system.
• Health & Safety Management
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
• This role provides Design or redesign complex models, drawings and technical specifications from general written or verbal specifications from Group Leader.
• Liaison with other team members to produce good design solution as per best design practice.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor/Masters (B.Tech/M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University.
• 5 - 8+ years of relevant experience in design of water and wastewater treatment systems, drainage and pumping stations.
• Registered or accredited professional, preferably MIMechE with CEng/IEng or chartered/ incorporated member of similar standing relevant professional organizations like IMechE, IET UK
• Application of quality management systems and managing project teams
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards is preferable.
• Excellent oral/visual/written communication skills in English language and experience in working with remote clients and multi-disciplinary teams

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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Experience Level

Senior Level