Mechanical Engineer

Job title:

Mechanical Engineer

Company

RPS Group

Job description

Mechanical EngineerDue to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Building Services Engineer who will contribute as a key member of our Building Services Team.Our M&E Building Services Team includes enthusiastic and experienced engineers from Graduate to Director level working closely with clients, architects and engineers to deliver exciting projects across a broad range of market sectors. Examples of current projects include numerous acute and community healthcare buildings for the HSE, multi-site school buildings, third-level university projects, laboratories, pharmaceutical and port infrastructure. We are committed to professional development and actively assist our employees to gain Chartered Engineer status. You will be working within a team that is driven to achieve sustainability goals and recognises the critical role that Building Services Engineers have in shaping our low-carbon future by reducing energy demand and harnessing renewable energy sources.This is a hybrid role with offices available in Dublin, Galway, and CorkRPS, a Tetra Tech company:Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.Why RPS :At RPS, we’re dedicated to driving positive change and shaping a sustainable future. With over 50 years of experience, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering solutions that enhance lives and promote sustainability.Our presence in the UK and Europe continues to expand as we join forces with esteemed companies like WYG (now Tetra Tech), NDY, Hoare Lea, Coffey and RPS all now part of the Tetra Tech group. This integration brings additional expertise and resources to our group, allowing us to provide even more comprehensive solutions to our clients.RPS stands as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions across various sectors, including environment, energy, water, high-performance buildings, and international development. Our commitment to excellence and sustainability drives us to continually push the boundaries of what’s possible, delivering tangible benefits to our clients and stakeholders.Ready to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future through science and innovation? Join RPS and become a driving force for positive change. Together, we’ll make a lasting impact on communities and the environment, ensuring a better tomorrow for generations to come.About the role:You will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer on all aspects of project delivery from concept to hand-over. You will contribute to feasibility studies, option appraisals, scheme and detail design using calculation spreadsheets and IES thermal modelling software, AutoCAD and Revit. The role also involves visiting sites during the construction stage to monitor progress and quality of the installation works. You will work closely with other team members both in RPS and the wider design team such as architects and structural engineers and you will be expected to attend client meetings and demonstrate RPS values and behaviours.Qualifications:

• Industry related Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Building Services or Energy Engineering.
• Membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or CIBSE, advantageous.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience and design skills in various sectors (Commercial, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, Data Centres);
• Proven track record in the design and co-ordination of mechanical building services engineering projects;
• Good knowledge of low-carbon design principles, nZEB, Part L compliance.
• Established working relationships with public and private sector clients;
• Track record of working in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Experience of projects undertaken in a BIM environment using Revit.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Technically skilled in all core building services design elements including HVAC, controls, piped utilities, and above ground drainage.
• Preparation of feasibility studies incorporating Energy Efficient Design principles, scheme design drawings and reports, detail design packages including specifications and equipment data sheets, cost estimating, tender process, construction and commissioning/validation monitoring and handover.
• Formal and informal interactions with Clients, design team members and contractors.
• Applying BIM Level 2 procedures to projects and coordinating with other discipline models.
• Effective team player delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Knowledge of thermal modelling software such as IES, calculation software and the use of detailed calculation spreadsheets.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Assist in developing business opportunities.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Builds effective relationships;
• Self-motivated and career focused.
• Committed to learning and development.

Why RPS for you?You will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects, different perspectives, styles of thinking and ideas are encouraged. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You will be joining us on our diversity journey, joining a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.You will have the choice of work flexibility, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard.We are an accredited training provider and will support your learning and development. A personal development plan and transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you will be supported as far as you want to go. This is a workplace that works for you.A career here is far from ordinary. Here you are not a number, you are part of the solution.#LI-RM3 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTEOur commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

Expected salary

Location

Cork

Job date

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:06:10 GMT

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