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AECOM

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Exeter

Requirements

  • BEng Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent);
  • MEng in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent) would be preferred;
  • Relevant work experience would be an advantage;
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive;
  • Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial.
  • Water related modules would be an advantage
  • Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as IET & IMechE
  • Demonstrable interest in water projects
  • Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
  • Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
  • Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
  • Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.

Responsibilities

  • Mechanical Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • Pumping calculations and specifications.
  • Production of system schematics.
  • Production of equipment and drive schedules;
  • Production of engineering specification documents in relation to hydraulics and pump systems;
  • Working with our clients to assist them with project delivery, asset and network performance and design;
  • Production of lifting, access and maintenance plans.
  • Liaise with internal and external design teams, clients and contractors as appropriate;
  • Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.
  • Electrical Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • Production of cable calculations, cable schedules, and circuit schedules
  • Production of lighting designs
  • Production of MCC/ Control Panel details including ICA information
  • Production of electrical specification documents
  • Utilise Amtech, Dialux and Lighting Reality software design programmes
  • Liaise with internal and external design teams, clients and contractors as appropriate
  • Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.

FAQs

What is the role of a Mechanical Water Engineer in the water engineering team?

Mechanical Water Engineers in the water engineering team support clients with the management of their assets by designing new build treatment works, assessing the condition of existing plant and machinery, and developing performance specifications and schedules to define all items of equipment.

What do Mechanical Water Engineers focus on when examining the hydraulics of systems?

Mechanical Water Engineers focus on calculating and specifying pump systems, developing plant room layouts, ensuring designs meet required performance standards, providing suitable access for operators for maintenance, and initiating control philosophies to define plant operation.

Can you provide an example project that a Mechanical Water Engineer may work on?

An example project that a Mechanical Water Engineer may work on is the design of a wastewater pumping station for a new housing development, where they assess the hydraulic system, determine pump and pumping station size, collaborate with stakeholders to minimize footprint, and produce a detailed design for pumps, pipework, control panels, and systems.

How do Mechanical Water Engineers collaborate with other design disciplines and stakeholders?

Mechanical Water Engineers work closely with other design disciplines and stakeholders to ensure that design elements interface correctly, and the design meets all parties' requirements. They collaborate on control philosophies, plant operation, and overall design coherence.

AECOM

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)