Mechanical Design Engineer

Chronos Energy are working alongside UK based cleantech business, who operate globally to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer into their thriving engineering department.

The chosen candidate will produce the design of renewable energy systems for a range of different systems and applications (industrial, district heating, commercial etc). The designed systems will be paired with heat pumps, thermal storage, PV and other low carbon technologies to provide low-carbon and carbon-free energy systems for C&I clients.

The successful candidate will work within the design engineering team and be supporting the technical design of projects from conception to completion. Drawing in external engineers from electrical, structural and other disciplines as required. They will prepare costed designs of renewable heat and power systems, including detailed mechanical drawings, P&IDs, complete key component sizing and selection, energy modelling, specifications and calculations towards the project.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical designs from initial concept through to construction level of design detail
• Able to work with 3D CAD packages such as AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Production of detailed mechanical drawings (site plans, pipework isometrics, P&IDs etc)
• Be able to carry out supporting calculations towards the project throughout all stages of delivery
• Carry out energy modelling and produce reports using a range of different software and techniques
• Specify equipment & components throughout the mechanical system
• Work alongside other disciplines including architects, electrical/controls engineers, structural etc.
• Work to and uphold the highest health and safety standards through CDM regulations, including other local regulations and standards depending on project geography
• Present to clients, delivery partners and other stakeholders, within the UK and internationally
• Feedback to product and software teams to propose product improvements that can improve system performance and better fulfil client needs
• Work closely with commercial team to provide technical support and promote deal flow
• Continuously work to develop and improve internal design processes

Person Specification:

• 2-5 years + experience as a mechanical design engineering-based role
• Confident producing designs up to RIBA stage 4/5 through to construction
• Experience in engineering drawing and design tools (e.g. Auto CAD)
• Experience in HVAC and/building services/industrial processes, including heat pumps/chillers/boiler plant/CHPs
• Experience working with clients, architects, other engineering disciplines and construction companies
• Have an understanding of industry standards and guidance documents (British Standards/CIBSE/BSRIA etc)
• Able to support throughout project commissioning and testing phases during construction
• Able to work in both project delivery and internal R&D
• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent qualification (HND)
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status completion with recognised engineering institution