Mechanical Engineer – Offshore Substations required for a major offshore wind developer based in England
Responsibilities
- Preparation of technical documents/ papers for internal review
- Preparation of employer’s requirements and technical specifications
- Management of subconsultants ensuring that HSSE requirements are appropriately accounted for in the designs and that quality requirements are met
- Responsible for the design of mechanical, HVAC, and fire safety systems on onshore / offshore substations
- Review and develop technical specifications, design basis, lists, and calculations for mechanical, HVAC and fire safety components for both onshore and offshore substations
- Review, develop and optimise technical solutions
- Ensure that the deliverables from contractors are of the right quality according to requirements
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
- Support to the project during the FEED, Detailed Design and Construction phases
- Mentoring and training more junior engineers
- Giving technical input to other project functions in your area of knowledge/expertise
- Participation in project team meetings and cross-disciplinary co-operation
- Contributing to project cost book
- Participating in the procurement activities associated with mechanical, HVAC and fire safety systems in the project
Requirements
- Be degree educated in engineering or a related field with proven experience
- Be chartered or working towards chartered status
- Have a successful track record in the delivery of mechanical, HVAC and fire safety systems
- Have strong relationship management skills
- Have highly transferable skills from a related industry (for those without offshore wind experience)
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to carry out/ participate in optioneering to obtain the most favourable outcomes/ solutions
- Have extensive relevant technical design experience within mechanical / HVAC / fire and safety design in offshore substations or offshore oil and gas projects
- Have hands-on experience with P&IDs, design calculations, equipment sizing and specifications within mechanical discipline
- Have a strong analytical and systematic approach, enabling you to handle a range of complex tasks quickly
- Experience in mechanical design of Offshore Substations/ Structures
- Experience in multidisciplinary projects
- Familiarity with 3D design tools and preferably have previous hands-on experience
- Knowledge within HVAC, cranes, emergency generator, MEL will be preferable