Job Description

My Client is an award winning, highly innovative M&E Engineering Consultancy who are seeking an Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake design work and technical project co-ordination in their Dublin office.
The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will be a part of a busy team providing design and technical services on various project types, including but not limited to Healthcare, Residential, Student Accommodation, Commercial developments.
  
Knowledge & Skills:

• Design mechanical building systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and drainage systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Complete calculations to size mechanical equipment (including boilers, heat pumps, air handling units, AC units, radiators, extract fans etc.).
• Complete calculations to size ductwork, piping, plumbing and drainage, and refrigerant lines.
• Prepare tender drawings, equipment schedules, and specifications.
• Co-ordinate the mechanical system layout with the architectural, structural, and electrical components of a building.
• Prepare project specific details/sketches to clarify project scope and assist with interference coordination between building systems.
• Respond to internal and external communication regarding project or design status.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers/manufacturers for design support, and equipment / component selection.
• Assist with construction administration by conducting site visits, reviewing shop drawing submittals, and preparing change notices, site instructions etc.
• Assist with site reviews, snagging installations and witnessing system testing.

Education & Experience:

• The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have a Minimum Degree qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of Mechanical Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
• Knowledge & experience working with Revit, exposure to mechanical layouts and systems.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Navisworks.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, particularly Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of various mechanical systems such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing systems, etc.
• Familiar with structural, architectural, and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.
• Familiar with relevant codes
• Demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced environment driven by project deadlines.
• Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards

Benefits:

• €50,000 to €60,000 – Dependent on Experience
• 9 day fortnight
• Flexitime
• Pension Scheme
• Your own company laptop
• Working travel out of pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike to work scheme
• Regular training / mentoring Further college support
• Support for Chartership
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club & social events)
• Heavily subsidised gym membership
• Paid Parental Leaves
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations

To register your interest, please forward your CV to Jennie Hoare at jennie@ssaltd.com. For further information, please feel free to contact me on +353 (83) 012 5116 or +353 1 513 4797.
If you are seeking a position but the above doesn’t match your criteria, please do not hesitate to contact me as many other exciting opportunities exist nationwide.