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Principal Mechanical EngineerFusion People Ltd • London, South East England, UK
Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Fusion People Ltd • London, South East England, UK
9 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Hybrid with occasional visits to the office

Location - Manchester OR London OR Newcastle OR Glasgow

Contract role - 6 months rolling

Inside IR35 - £58 / hour Umbrella

A Principal Mechanical Engineer is required to join a design consultancy on a 6-month rolling contract. The role is hybrid and predominantly home based, but you must be willing to occasionally travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle or Glasgow (dependent on your location). This role will be working in the Energy Transition industry working on low-carbon projects from early-stage development through construction, operation and eventual decommissioning, currently focusing on power plant projects.

Responsibilities

  • Developing cost-effective, practical mechanical engineering solutions to complex problems
  • Producing calculations, equipment specifications and datasheets for turbines, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels and heat exchangers
  • Collaborating with process engineers on PFDs and P&IDs
  • Supporting plant layout development and 3D model reviews
  • Working with equipment vendors and evaluating technical proposals
  • Providing engineering advice on plant integrity issues for operational assets
  • Contributing to mechanical discipline bids and wider multi-disciplinary proposals

Requirements

  • A relevant engineering degree
  • Working towards chartership
  • Significant work experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas
  • Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards for plant equipment and piping design
  • Experience in pressure vessel and piping design, including stress analysis
  • Familiarity with plant 3D modelling, working alongside designers and pipe stress engineers
  • Proficiency in MS Excel for schedules/datasheets and MathCAD for engineering calculations
  • Experience with operational thermal plant, troubleshooting and integrity assessments
  • Knowledge of gas turbine systems; reciprocating engine experience is an advantage
  • Experience with OEMs, EPC contractors or similar organisations
  • O&M experience highly desirable

The work spans:

  • Conventional power generation
  • Energy-from-waste facilities
  • Industrial energy systems
  • Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
  • Future fuels and first-of-a-kind low-carbon technologies

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

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