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Design Engineer

Norwich
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Design Engineer

Full time, office based - Norwich

At Aquaterra Energy we specialise in providing engineering solutions and equipment to the global offshore energy industry – helping clients drive efficient and sustainable offshore operations from drilling and field development, to decommissioning, carbon capture and storage, renewable, and hydrogen projects.

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer with proven mechanical design experience in the offshore environment, covering both topside and subsea projects. This role will suit a proactive engineer with strong design calculation and analytical skills, who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proactively undertake design tasks assigned by the Engineering Director / Design Engineering Manager including management of those tasks from project outset to completion of all requirements.
  • Planning and management of allocated design tasks in line with the design engineering process, including:
    • Developing detailed understanding of the scope of work with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager.
    • Understand the key project milestones and delivery points.
    • Plan design work to meet the key project milestones and delivery points by use of deadlines.
    • At the project outset, arrange meetings for kick off, concept reviews, and design reviews in line with project milestones and delivery deadlines.
    • Arrange and carry out project update meetings (informal and formal) with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager to ensure effective communication and design project delivery.
  • Undertake design activities in accordance with Design Engineering Procedure.
  • Collaboratively prepare URS documents for projects that you are responsible for with the Engineering Director/Project Engineer/Manager and Design Engineering Manager. Taking responsibility for its preparation, thoroughness, and checking (in conjunction with the Project Engineer), ensuring this is completed in a timely manner to meet agreed delivery schedule.
  • Compile and develop conceptual designs and present to the project team (including Suppliers where appropriate), gather feedback and buy-in.
  • Develop agreed concept into detailed engineering solutions by undertaking the following (within the engineer’s competence and as assigned by the Engineering Director/Design Engineering Manager):
    • Undertake Mechanical and Structural calculations, and finite element analysis (FEA) which adhere and comply with company standards, protocols, and appropriate industry codes.
    • To undertake Mechanical and Structural drafting which adhere and comply with company standards, protocols, and appropriate industry codes.
    • Prepare supporting documentation in line with agreed industry standards as required by the project, such as drawings, inspection forms, test procedures, EMI’s, etc.
  • Check colleague’s strength calculations, FEA, drawings, and documents as assigned.
  • Present and chair design reviews in accordance with department training and guidelines documented in the Design Engineering Process, using IT equipment available to fully present the completed design.
  • To support the sales effort to develop / review design solutions, resource and delivery plans in support of company proposals.

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About You

  • Time served Engineer with relevant qualifications in engineering
  • Proven experience with mechanical design within the offshore environment, including topside and subsea projects.
  • Experience preparing and presenting design packs for third-party review and approval.
  • Mechanical/Structural 2D and 3D CAD capability
  • Design calculation and analytical skills combined with desire to research, test, and challenge
  • Able to deliver high-caliber work on time and to a high standard.
  • Motivated by design engineering challenges and collaborative project working.
  • This role requires the unfettered right to work in the UK

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At Aquaterra Energy, we believe that all employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to our sales targets be it through direct client interactions or the provision of their work internally. An understanding of the sales process and customer focus is an expectation for every employee, and therefore appropriate training will be provided and must be attended by all.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Matching pension contribution
  • Life cover x 4 basic salary
  • 25 days Paid 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase additional holidays
  • Training & Development and commitment to CPD
  • Reduced gym membership
  • Employee assistance scheme
  • Funded sports, social, and charity events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Retail benefit scheme

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status, disability, or neurodivergent status. Our people are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential, to be heard, included, and to inspire great new ideas, to help Aquaterra Energy build a fantastic place to work. We are committed to accelerating our efforts supporting inclusion and diversity in our workplaces and communities to drive change.

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Skills

Mechanical Design
Structural Calculations
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
2D CAD
3D CAD
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Technical Drafting
Offshore Engineering
Subsea Design
Topside Design
URS Documentation

Location

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

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