Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization, dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. The Sustainable Futures team is a vital part of our multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy practice, focused on turning global climate ambitions into tangible delivery on the ground. We work across diverse markets including transportation, water, and energy- partnering with national governments, private developers, and industrial leaders to build resilient communities and future-ready infrastructure.

Degree-qualified with a mechanical engineering. You will have international water/wastewater industry experience with a minimum of 2-12 years of experience. A developing external profile and reputation; a desire and willingness to raise the profile of oneself and the Company. Willingness to contribute to and develop our technical knowledge networks.

Your role

• Technically competent and ability to use engineering judgement independently to determine solutions
• Prepare Technical Reports of acceptable technical quality with minimum guidance.
• Apply new ideas/digital ideas to improve solutions and processes to improve efficiency.
• Receive on-the-job technical training through performing tasks with minimum supervision.
• Good knowledge of work procedures and ensure work adheres to procedures.
• Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.
• Able to work as a reliable and proactive member of the team, able to apply knowledge gained.
• Able to work on several projects, and to communicate clearly with a range of people, including making presentations. Flexible and enthusiastic; team player.
• Conversant with MS Office tools.
• International project experience is a must
• Opportunity to present your project work at company meetings.
• A sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application in Water, Wastewater treatment plant processes, and pumping stations.
• Experience in the production of design documentation including optioneering reports and specifications of mechanical equipment.
• Experience in producing design calculations of mechanical equipment for Water and Wastewater treatment plants.
• Familiar with working to design national and international codes and industry standards appropriate for the Water and Wastewater industry.
• Ability to produce hydraulic calculations for mechanical equipment, equipment datasheets/specifications, and schedules.
• Good knowledge in designing all pumping stations &storage tanks covering Potable water, chlorination facility, Fire, storm, Irrigation and sewage in line with MEA authority guidelines, requirements and capable of doing pump room equipment selection using online selection tool along with understanding of appropriate pumps selection as per application.
• He/she should be conversant with various water/wastewater treatment mechanical equipment such as inlet works (screens, grit chamber), etc), filters, primary/secondary clarifiers, aeration systems, RAS, WAS pump station, Digestor, etc. He/she should be also well versed with piping material used in the water/wastewater treatment process.
• Pipe sizing calculations, pump sizing calculations, wet well/reservoir sizing calculations.
• General Arrangement drawings for piping and mechanical equipment. Isometric drawings. P&IDs, PFDs, etc.
• Good knowledge in pump room HVAC system and calculations.
• Basic knowledge of sewage treatment plant design and selection of various package system.
• Experience in Surge/Water Hammer transient analysis and Pipe stress analysis in CAESAR II software would be an added advantage.
• Software- AutoCAD working knowledge is essential and Revit would be an added advantage. Should have a working knowledge of 3D Models etc.

About you

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Should be flexible and positive attitude.
• Writing professional reports under supervision.
• Identifies and communicates concerns to immediate Supervisor.
• Discusses career goals and aspirations.
• Able to draft responses to straightforward queries.
• Acts in best interest of the team at all times.
• Being able to adjust to changing priorities
• Willingness to share information and knowledge with team members
• Willing to participate and contribute to company social activities
• Displays appropriate levels of assertiveness

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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