Mechanical Design Engineer - Decarbonisation

Description

What We Do:
We provide fully integrated design, build, and operational solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating schemes, drawing on extensive experience delivering similar projects for public sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We take genuine pride in the long-standing relationships we have built, working closely with our clients as trusted partners and continuing to support them on their journey toward net zero.

Role Overview:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer - Decarbonisation, you'll be involved in the design and delivery of innovative heating plantrooms and prefabricated MEP solutions for major projects across the residential, healthcare, education, hotel, and leisure sectors.
Working within an experienced design team, you'll carry out mechanical calculations, equipment selection, system design, and site surveys, while collaborating closely with fabrication teams to ensure designs are delivered to the highest standards. Using the latest AutoCAD and MEP 3D software, you'll play a key role in bringing complex engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture.

Job Title | Mechanical Design Engineer - Decarbonisation
Location | North Dublin, Santry.
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Head of Design Decarbonisation

What You'll be Doing

The role involves preparing mechanical design drawings, calculations, plant selections, bills of materials and specifications, as well as developing project-specific BMS control strategies and ensuring their successful implementation and onsite verification. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards, attending design meetings, and working closely with contracts managers and commissioning teams to support and optimise BMS system performance. The position also requires professional liaison with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities, with occasional travel to company sites across Scotland, England and Wales. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.