Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Due to continued expansion RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking to recruit a Mechanical Building Services Engineer who will contribute as a key member of our Building Services Team.

About the Team

Our M&E Building Services Team includes enthusiastic and experienced engineers from Graduate to Director level working closely with clients, architects and engineers to deliver exciting projects across a broad range of market sectors. Examples of current projects include numerous acute and community healthcare buildings for the HSE, multi-site school buildings, third-level university projects, laboratories, pharmaceutical and port infrastructure. We are committed to professional development and actively assist our employees to gain Chartered Engineer status. You will be working within a team that is driven to achieve sustainability goals and recognises the critical role that Building Services Engineers have in shaping our low-carbon future by reducing energy demand and harnessing renewable energy sources.

This is a hybrid role with offices available in Dublin, Galway, and Cork

RPS, a Tetra Tech company:

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Your Impact:

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

Our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. You will be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

About the role:

You will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer on all aspects of project delivery from concept to hand-over. You will contribute to feasibility studies, option appraisals, scheme and detail design using calculation spreadsheets and IES thermal modelling software, AutoCAD and Revit. The role also involves visiting sites during the construction stage to monitor progress and quality of the installation works. You will work closely with other team members both in RPS and the wider design team such as architects and structural engineers and you will be expected to attend client meetings and demonstrate RPS values and behaviours.

Qualifications:

• Industry related Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Building Services or Energy Engineering.
• Membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or CIBSE, advantageous.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience and design skills in various sectors (Commercial, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, Data Centres);
• Proven track record in the design and co-ordination of mechanical building services engineering projects;
• Good knowledge of low-carbon design principles, nZEB, Part L compliance.
• Established working relationships with public and private sector clients;
• Track record of working in multi-disciplinary teams;
• Experience of projects undertaken in a BIM environment using Revit.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Technically skilled in all core building services design elements including HVAC, controls, piped utilities, and above ground drainage.
• Preparation of feasibility studies incorporating Energy Efficient Design principles, scheme design drawings and reports, detail design packages including specifications and equipment data sheets, cost estimating, tender process, construction and commissioning/validation monitoring and handover.
• Formal and informal interactions with Clients, design team members and contractors.
• Applying BIM Level 2 procedures to projects and coordinating with other discipline models.
• Effective team player delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Knowledge of thermal modelling software such as IES, calculation software and the use of detailed calculation spreadsheets.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Assist in developing business opportunities.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Builds effective relationships;
• Self-motivated and career focused.
• Committed to learning and development.

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech company:

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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