Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical design and engineering for large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects, delivering feasibility studies, detailed designs, and construction support to reshape Scotland's water systems.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)
Builds
Water treatment works (WwTW, WTW), wastewater infrastructure, and related mechanical plant systems for Scottish Water and enterprise partners.
Domain
Water and wastewater engineering, civil infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering design, plant layout and selection, hydraulic calculations, P&ID development, HAZOP/HAZID/ALM/SWIFTs facilitation, project budgeting and scheduling, team leadership
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status (IMechE), experience with WIMES Data Sheets and Valve schedules, site surveying
Technologies
P&ID software, hydraulic calculation tools, design drafting tools
Responsibilities
Prepare feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support; Produce plant layouts, design drawings, mechanical plant selection, specifications, and hydraulic calculations; Lead design review meetings (HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs, SWIFTS); Act as Mechanical Lead on projects including WwTW, WTW, and Infrastructure; Assist Project Manager in setting realistic programmes and budgets; Manage and mentor Mechanical Graduates, Engineers, and Senior Engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership