Design Engineer

Design Engineer, Dublin, Ireland

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Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Design and layout of fire protection systems to meet LPC/NFPA/FM/VdS criteria.
• Responsible for all aspects of sprinkler design, including hydraulic calculations, shop drawing preparation, 3D model co-ordination with other services.
• Preparation of project deliverables to include 2d fire classification blockplans and schematics.
• Review and production of detailed fire protection Schematics such as Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Inert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection
• Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the client’s team.
• Creation of installation/construction & fabrication drawings.
• Attend technical / project meetings in person and via teams calls.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation for issue of tenders and construction.
• Close out of all project items
• Review any lessons learned.
• Skills with AutoCAD, Revit and 3D related hydraulic software
• Should be able to work with other disciplines and work collaboratively with other designers, engineers and architects and clients to convert information into layout designs, drawings and models using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Decipher information received from various formats (sketches, BIM Execution Plans, Architectural drawings)
• Demonstrate strong understanding and experience in delivering LOD 200 to 400 BIM model using BIM Software

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Proficient at communication & written English.
• Competent working knowledge of applicable standards
• Ability to read and effectively interpret architectural/engineering plans, schematics, design drawings, etc.
• Must be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, 2D AutoCAD and Revit MEP design software such as AutoSPRINK or similar software with a minimum of four years of experience modelling these systems.
• Ability to extract BOQs and fabrication drawings from Revit.
• Must be responsible, pay attention to detail personable, data-driven, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with solid organisation and time management skills that lead to timely completion of projects
• Experience in working on large commercial fire protection systems
• Management of Project Schedule.
• Must be capable of performing Clash detection using Navisworks and Revit interference check, export Clash reports, review clash reports etc.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Autodesk ACC or similar will be an added advantage
• Previous experience using programmes such as Revit / Autosprink / Navisworks
• Some experience of working on a construction site will be advantageous however not mandatory.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering would be advantage.
• Previous experience working for large mechanical or fire protection company would be an advantage.
• Experience in working on European projects.
• Ability to travel. Full EU driving license required.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer .

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