Graduate Project Engineer

Job Description

Engineering Drawings:

• Produce as directed accurate and readable engineering drawings (AutoCad type) in accordance with company Procedures and Work Instructions.

• Process and Instrumentation Drawings (Process Flow Schematics)

• Plant Room Layout Drawings 

• General Arrangement Drawings for engineered skids 

Design Documents/Turnover: 

• Generate schedules for the procured Equipment, Valves and instruments for each project. Assist service department on the generation of Spares and consumables schedules for each project. 

• Collate all Water Treatment System O&M Documentation and Certification in presentable files and prepare the necessary copies for the client as directed and ensure that a copy is available and accessible in-house. 

• Ensure that all Water Treatment System Documentation and Certification provided by our suppliers and contractors is traceable to the equipment supplied.

• Prepare a “hand-over” pack for the Service Department system commissioning engineer. 

• Transfer project documentation to central archive post project execution. 

Validation Documentation: 

• Produce validation documentation as directed which comprehensively test the system supplied, i.e. Installation Qualification protocols, Commissioning Sheets, and Operation Qualification protocols, in accordance with the required contract programme and the company procedure and work instructions. 

• Ensure that all validation documentation is correctly completed by Veolia Water Technologies and the Client and ensure that a copy is available and accessible in-house. 

Miscellaneous:

• Where required, attend Factory Acceptance tests (FATs) to assist with verification and execution of validation documentation. 

• Attend “hand-over” meetings;

• From Sales to Contracts department to identify and understand the documentation requirements for the project.

• From contracts to Service department to outline the documentation generated for the project

• Comply with Departmental changes implemented to improve operations.

• Attend training courses as required.

Project Engineer Support:

As a Graduate Engineer, you will provide Engineering support for the Project engineer. 

The key responsibilities of the Project Engineer role are described below. 

Proposal & Contract stage:

• Discuss the enquiry with the Engineering Manager, or appointed delegate, or Client in order to determine key criteria such as final water quality specification; preferred purification technologies; scope of supply; contract budget and timeframe.

• Prepare and submit Design and Commercial Proposals to clients and follow-up as necessary to secure a Purchase Order.

• Obtain the contract of acceptance in writing from the client and acknowledge receipt of the order. 

• Attend “hand-over” meetings from Sales to Contracts to identify and understand the conditions of contract and ensure that the Purchase Order reflects the scope of the work.

• Conduct Design Reviews to check that the sales design complies with the contract requirements, procurement budgets and installation method statements before it is adopted.  Check through the water analysis, the mechanical / hydraulic and electrical engineering design requirements of the proposed system.

• Establish an accurate personnel administration and record system and maintain these in compliance with QA procedures.

• Produce a contract programme, schedule and other administrative documents for each contract and issue these to the relevant people, ensuring that the contract programme is on schedule at all times and the conditions of contract adhered to.  

• Monitor progress, prepare progress reports and attend weekly progress meetings.

• Ensure that all potential variations are identified, quantified and agreed with the clients’ agents in accordance with the contract procedure. 

• Obtain appropriate assistance and input from other people / departments in a timely manner so as to meet the contract requirements.

• Advise the Engineering Manager, or appointed delegate, of the technical standards and specifications of the contract and include these with the procurement documents.

• Prepare a “hand-over” pack for the Service Department and schedule system commissioning.

• Project-manage all contracts assigned until hand-over to the client.

• Carry-out a post contract meeting with the Engineering Manager, or appointed delegate, and other departments with a view to improving contract performance.

Finance:

• Prepare and ensure completion and “sign-off” of Proposal Design Sheets and Cost Sheets.

• Review the cost sheet and necessary resources for successful completion of the contract.

• Prepare a Cost Sheet for each contract with prior agreement from the Finance Director and Engineering Manager, or appointed delegate.

• Agree the Cost Sheet and progress valuations with the client and liaise with the Finance Director to ensure that payment is being made by the client in accordance with the schedule.

• Procure cost-effective equipment in compliance with the agreed project programme, terms and conditions and client specification and ensure that goods and services are available on time.

• Monitor the contract for Scope, Time and Budget variations and generate a Variations Engineering Cost Sheet for approval and signature by the client before work commences.

• Prepare cost spreadsheets to determine the contract value and margin.  Monitor, maintain and improve the contract margin where possible without compromising technical quality or standards.

• Submit Contract Management Reports monthly to the Engineering Manager, or appointed delegate,  indicating margin position.

Customer Liaison:

• Represent the Company on all matters relating to the contract and control all related correspondence and documentation.

• Carry out all client communications politely, professionally and courteously, promoting good relations and efficiency and delivering a professional approach at all times.

• Plan all site operations with the relevant organisations briefed in the technical, safety and timescale requirements of the contract.

• Attend site meetings with the Client, Engineering Consultant and Subcontractor when required and issue the relevant follow-up minutes.

• Ensure that standard and special systems Operating Handbooks are issued to the client in accordance with the contract timeframe and, where appropriate in larger systems, ensure that clients receive a thorough operating training.

Health & Safety:

• Be aware and familiar with the risks associated with particular industries before visiting a site and request from the client details of known health and safety hazards and follow any instructions given, acting in a responsible and aware manner, avoiding undue risks.

• Comply with all health and safety requirements when dealing with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Adhere to all Company and client safety and health regulations and employee obligations.

Qualifications

B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Additional Information

We offer you the opportunity to join a Group whose goal is to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation! 🌿🌍

What are the advantages of joining us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking collaborative team who will focus on your future career and development both locally and internationally
• Possibility to be part of exciting projects outside of your daily work/ scope for your company
• We are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible
• Veolia is committed to a global social pact for its employees in all its geographic regions.

But also: 

• Flexible working
• Competitive pension
• Health Insurance
• Opportunities for growth and development

Here at Veolia Water Tech, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Compensation: 35000 to 36000 (EUR) (MONTHLY)