Mechanical Engineer
AECOM · Perth, Scotland ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 23 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role, you contribute to Scotland’s major water and wastewater projects by delivering feasible and detailed mechanical designs for large-scale infrastructure. You will work within AECOM’s Water Team to shape sustainable, resilient systems and collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers. The role offers hybrid working with site surveys and design reviews that drive real-world impact for communities. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence a multi-billion-pound programme and accelerate your engineering career.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible hybrid working
- AECOM University
- volunteering days
- customisable benefits
- career development networks
- part-time or flexible arrangements
Responsibilities
- Prepare feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and construction support
- Produce plant layouts, design drawings, and mechanical specifications (venting, headloss, P&IDs)
- Perform hydraulic headloss calculations and create equipment schedules
- Collaborate with civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers across the country
- Visit sites for surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers
- Participate in design reviews and risk assessments (HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs, SWIFTS)
Key requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Progress towards Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IMechE)
- Proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations
- Hands-on experience delivering water and wastewater engineering projects
- collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- problem-solving and analytical thinking
- clear communication with clients and contractors
- Mechanical design of plant and systems
- P&IDs, plant layouts, and equipment schedules
- WIMES data sheets and specifications
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