Mechanical Engineer - Offshore Substations

Mechanical Engineer - Offshore Substations (Part-time) 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 preferrable