Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary negotiable
Mechanical Design Engineer role with a leading contractor in Blanchardstown, Dublin. This position offers the chance to ensure technical compliance on complex industrial and data centre projects across Europe.
Key Highlights
- Manage RIBA3-5 design processes and procedures
- Coach graduate engineers on technical design and client interaction
- Attend project site visits across Europe
- Ensure compliance with ISO19650 requirements
Mechanical Design Engineer — Role Overview
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will ensure technical compliance and manage the design process for mechanical packages on assigned projects. Your contributions will be critical to delivering projects to the highest standards.
Mechanical Design Engineer — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring technical compliance on all assigned projects.
- Managing the scope of work completion for mechanical packages.
- Managing consultant selections and agreeing RACI matrices.
- Attending design team meetings (in-person or via MS Teams).
- Ensuring design programmes align with planning teams.
- Reviewing client responsibility matrices for alignment with project/commercial teams.
- Managing RIBA3-5 design processes and procedures.
- Producing design management plans for projects.
- Ensuring Central Engineering checklists are implemented.
- Managing design for safe manufacturing assembly (when required).
- Managing project trackers (procurement schedule, technical submittal register, drawing register, RFI log, deviation tracker, lessons learned log, design change log).
- Performing technical submittal and working drawing reviews.
- Assisting with workload on projects (technical submittals, drawing reviews, RFIs).
- Assisting project teams with value engineering and cost optimization.
- Ensuring compliance with ISO19650 requirements.
- Producing project reports for your manager.
- Assisting with tenders for new projects.
- Coaching graduate engineers.
- Attending Central Engineering meetings and project site visits across Europe.
Mechanical Design Engineer — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Third-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Design Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience working on large industrial plant projects.
- Proficiency in a related Mechanical Design package/software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Pride in the quality and presentation of work.
- Ability to work from the Dublin Headquarters.
Desirable:
- Experience working on data centres.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor delivering complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across multiple sectors, including enterprise data centres and advanced technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Mechanical Design Engineer Role
What does a Mechanical Design Engineer do in data centre construction?
A Mechanical Design Engineer in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Mechanical Design Engineer position?
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