Product Engineer / Graduate Engineer in Norfolk, 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.

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.
• Understanding the key project milestones and delivery points.
• Planning design work to meet the key project milestones and delivery points by use of deadlines.
• At the project outset, arranging meetings for kick off, concept reviews and design reviews in line with project milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Arranging and carrying 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.

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 competed design.

To support the sales effort to develop/review design solutions, resource and delivery plans in support of company proposals.

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.

Motivated by design engineering challenges and collaborative project working.

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.

Private Health Insurance ~ Matching pension contribution ~ Life cover x 4 basic salary ~ 25 days Paid 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.

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. 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.

Please apply for this role via our website.