Mechanical Design Engineer

Role overview

This opportunity is for a Mechanical Design Engineer / Projects Delivery Engineer within a leading engineering and technical services contractor focused on water and wastewater treatment. The position is based in County Dublin, Ireland and supports a mix of greenfield and brownfield design work, along with early-stage preconstruction and proposal activity.

The role sits in the contracting division, while the business also delivers major managed services contracts for large wastewater treatment plants across Ireland. The appointed engineer will report to senior project management and help deliver important projects valued at up to €40 million. This is positioned as a long-term local opportunity with a strong remuneration package.

Key responsibilities

• Create project documentation such as reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, tender packs, and detailed technical specifications.
• Prepare project budgets and resource-based work schedules.
• Coordinate with PSCS, PSDP, clients, operations teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical input, advice, and practical guidance throughout delivery.
• Contribute to bids and take ownership of suitable projects where required.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors on site and during delivery.
• Handle client requests for information in a timely manner.
• Draft and/or review RAMS documentation.
• Identify operational interfaces, impacts, consequences, workarounds, and plan tasks that depend on operations within suitable time windows.
• Support maintenance activity by managing SLAs and contractors.
• Assess and prioritise capital maintenance work based on equipment condition, process condition, and criticality.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of project planning, monitoring, and control methods.
• Ability to evaluate risk related to equipment and critical assets.
• Experience in design across all stages, from feasibility through to construction-ready deliverables.
• Broad technical knowledge covering how design decisions affect technical outcomes, budgets, and programme timelines.
• PRINCE2 or PMP qualification is preferred, or experience working within a PRINCE2/PMP-structured project environment.

Additional information

This role offers the chance to join an established business with a significant presence in Ireland’s wastewater treatment sector. The role includes exposure to large-scale delivery and ongoing support for critical infrastructure projects.

Contact

For more information about the vacancy, candidates may reach out to Brendan Mullins at bmullins@elusav.com or +353 61 527 150.