Mechanical Design Engineer

Veolia

Kilkenny, IEunknownPosted Jul 10, 2026
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Hybrid work model
  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive benefits package

Heads up

  • On-site work required
  • Hybrid schedule with onsite days
  • Experience in water industry desirable

Why this role might suit you

Design engineers seeking hands-on mechanical design work in water infrastructure with hybrid flexibility and permanent employment in Ireland.

Skills

mechanical-designhydraulicspidfluid-mechanicspump-systemspiping-designengineering-calculationsequipment-selectionsite-surveyproject-deliverytechnical-specificationsprocurement-specificationsdrawing-collaborationcross-functional-collaboration

About the role

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Kilkenny

Onsite/Hybrid: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Mon-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm

Overview of the role:

Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Design Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland.

This is an exciting role where you will have the opportunity to develop your engineering design skills by joining the world leader in innovative Water and Wastewater solutions. As part of this role you will form an integral part of the design and project delivery team with particular focus on mechanical equipment selection, hydraulic system design, engineering calculations, and technical specifications. You will collaborate with our drawing team to translate your design concepts into technical drawings.

Day to day of the role:

Developing innovative design solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including mechanical equipment selection and specifications, hydraulic design, plant layouts and P&IDs

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of Mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.

Collaborating with the Senior Design Engineer to support end to end design projects with the support of the wider Design team

Liaising with clients from initial concept, feasibility, detailed design, implementation to final delivery

Maintaining a high standard of work ensuring that you are compliant with all specifications and engineering practices

Act as a point of contact to deal with any technical issues throughout projects

Linking with a variety of Project Managers, Design Leads and Sub Consultants throughout each stage of the project

Conduct detailed design calculations and equipment selections

Working alongside our highly experienced drawing team to develop P&IDs and design drawings

Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment and production of detailed design construction drawings.

Liaise between Process, Draughting, Electrical and Civil & Structural Designers

Ensuring that all Project Documentation is managed according to the requirements of the Project Quality Plan and project specific requirements

Required skills for this role:

Level 7/8/9 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Strong mechanical engineering design fundamentals including fluid mechanics and hydraulics

Experience with engineering design calculations for pumping systems, pipework networks, and hydraulic systems

Experience in the Water Industry (Desirable)

Previous experience in industries such as Water, Pumping/Piping, Fluid Handling Systems, Oil/Gas (Desirable)

Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage & coordinate design

Practical site experience (Desirable)

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

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