Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Division
Location: Kilkenny
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: €40-55k DOE + additional benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm) / Hybrid

Due to continued success and growth within the Water division, our client is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic Design Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across Ireland.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree Level 7/8/9 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in the Water Industry (desirable).
• Previous experience in sectors such as Water, Pumping/Piping, Fluid Handling Systems, Oil/Gas (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and manage/co-ordinate design effectively.
• Practical site experience (desirable).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Design Engineer to support end-to-end design projects alongside the wider Design team.
• Liaise with clients from initial concept through feasibility, detailed design, implementation, and final delivery.
• Maintain high standards of work, ensuring compliance with specifications and engineering practices.
• Act as a technical point of contact throughout project stages.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Design Leads, and Sub Consultants.
• Conduct detailed design calculations and equipment selections.
• Work with the drawing team to develop P&IDs and design drawings.
• Provide guidance on equipment selection and assist with procurement activities.
• Ensure all project documentation aligns with the Project Quality Plan and specific requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in the design and project delivery team, focusing on mechanical equipment selection, hydraulic system design, and drawing development in collaboration with the drawing team.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Division position and similar opportunities contact: Alan 056-7786631 / 0858072559 or Alan@optimizerecruitment.ie

Alan is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14458.

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