£30K/yr to £40K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted by First Achieve Ltd.

Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC) you will be required to do the following:

  • Designing and developing mechanical systems and products, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulations
  • Utilising Auto-CAD and other design software to create detailed drawings and schematics
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet project requirements
  • Conducting research and analysis to recommend improvements and enhancements to existing mechanical systems
  • Participating in prototype development and testing, and providing technical support as needed

The ideal candidate should have the relevant experience/qualifications

  • Minimum HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Proficiency in Auto-CAD and other design software
  • Experience in HVAC mechanical design is preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Day-to-day:

  • Collaborating with colleagues to brainstorm and develop new mechanical designs
  • Using Auto-CAD and other design software to create detailed drawings and schematics
  • Conducting research and analysis to recommend improvements to existing mechanical systems
  • Participating in prototype development and testing, and providing technical support as needed
  • Gas fired Plant room
  • Boiler outputs and qty
  • Survey of the gas meter and required load to building (plant/Kitchen)
  • Flue selection (open flue or sealed)
  • Ventilation requirements
  • Pump duties with calculated redundancy
  • Hot water requirements/volumes
  • Cylinder selection
  • Layout drawings/schematic drawings
  • Expansion vessel sizes
  • Total water content within overall heating system
  • Pressurisation unit selection
  • PHE or LLH selection and data
  • Hydraulic separation
  • Pressure relief valve pressure settings
  • Static heating pressure
  • Operating heating pressures
  • Equipment schedules (boilers/pump/commission stations/ mixing valves/gauges
  • Design calculations
  • Pipe sizes
  • Pipe Insulation thicknesses Distribution
  • Individual room heat input calculations
  • Equipment schedule
  • Room Control locations
  • MV valve locations
  • Commission station locations and product selection
  • Material type (press copper)
  • Pipe insulation thickness
  • Pipe bracket locations and sliders
  • Expansion locations with schedule of fittings and brackets
  • Design calculations
  • Isolation Valve location with drain point Emitters
  • Emitter schedules
  • Emitter location
  • Control positions
  • Design calculations

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Health & well-being programme
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home
  • Monday to Friday

Note: This job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the role of a Quantity Surveyor.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

A full, clean UK Driver's License is required.

Only applicants based local to Burnley will be considered for this position.

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