Design Engineer

Overview

As a Design Engineer at RSE, you will lead projects from scoping through implementation, ensuring compliance with client specs and regulatory standards while emphasising low-carbon solutions. You’ll work within the in-house Design team on a variety of water and utility projects, collaborating across stakeholders to translate technical requirements into robust designs. You’ll tackle challenging engineering problems, drive high-quality deliverables on time, and help shape sustainable water treatment solutions. This role offers meaningful impact in a market-leading, innovation-focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Industry leading salary
• Holiday allowance 31 days, rising to 33
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work
• EV/Hybrid car lease

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering checks using RFEM, Idea Statica, Nastran and Mathcad
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders across the business
• Produce preliminary and detailed designs via 3D modelling
• Compile engineering calculation reports
• Conduct site visits at Water Treatment Works, Power Stations and industrial sites
• Compile design specifications
• Comply with quality assurance procedures
• Deliver required outputs within project timescales

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering
• Working knowledge of design codes and standards (BS and Eurocodes)
• Analyses of structures for stress/deflection via hand calculations and FEA
• Knowledge of piping systems (advantageous)
• Proficient with IT packages and systems
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

• written and verbal communication
• attention to detail
• ability to work under pressure
• RFEM
• Idea Statica
• Nastran

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