Design Engineer

Fingleton White provides multidisciplinary engineering services for the energy industry. We offer a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 7 offices across England, Northern Ireland and Ireland with over 200 staff. Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation. Our projects have included hydroelectric power stations; over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We focus on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through biodiversity initiatives, energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

Design Engineer – REF: 2525b

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Water design team. The successful candidate will join a growing team with senior support and will have the opportunity as their career progresses to acquire a broad range of skills and experience in design and project management. The role will provide you with essential engineering, communications and project delivery skills which are transferrable across any engineering project.

• Work within a design team including Mechanical, Civil, E&I, CP and drafting team members
• Design from conceptual phase through to project completion
• Development of Preliminary and Detailed Design reports, calculations and drawings
• Producing design drawings, mechanical plant selection and technical specifications
• Producing plant layouts (2D & 3D), technical specifications, Wimes datasheets, equipment schedules and P&IDs
• Preparing design of mechanical installations typically including municipal water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants.
• Producing hydraulic calculations for gravity and pumped systems including pumping system analysis / pump selection.
• Ensuring all designs are completed in accordance with the relevant standards and specifications
• Ensuring all designs comply with all applicable Health and Safety standards and regulations
• Attending progress meetings with our Water design team, clients, contractors & suppliers
• Undertaking site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers

The location for this role will be in our Dublin office, however we will also consider applications for our Kilkenny office.

• Engineering degree (Honours bachelor's degree or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar discipline relevant to the specification above
• 3+ years post-graduate experience
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiar with AutoCAD 'Plant 3D' modelling
• Good academic record
• Full clean driving license and own transport required
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

• An attractive remuneration package
• Paid overtime
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings

Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Utilities, Design Services, and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services
• Location: Dublin, Ireland (Dublin/Kilkenny)