Mechanical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will support AECOM’s Scotland Water Team in delivering large-scale water and wastewater projects. You will design mechanical systems and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams to translate client needs into feasible designs and construction support. The role offers hybrid working and a chance to contribute to Scotland’s ambitious SR27 Enterprise programme, shaping sustainable, resilient water infrastructure. You will work within a collaborative, innovative environment that values impact and professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• core benefits and wellbeing programs
• flexible benefits to suit lifestyle
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• part-time or flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility studies, outline and detailed design, and construction support
• Create plant layouts, mechanical equipment selections, and specifications (including WIMES data sheets, valve and equipment schedules, lifting strategies, headloss calculations, and P&IDs)
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers across locations
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers
• Participate in design reviews (HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs, SWIFTS)

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IMechE)
• Proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, specs, and calculations
• Hands-on experience with water and wastewater engineering projects
• Mechanical design and drafting
• P&IDs and plant layout
• WIMES data sheets
• Hydraulic headloss calculations
• Equipment and valve scheduling
• Lifting strategies

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