Graduate Engineer - Newry, Co. Down, United Kingdom - Murphy

Description

Murphy & Sons Limited has grown into a leading global, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company with turnover of over one billion Euro.

We provide a wide range of construction services to infrastructure sectors including rail, water, power and natural resources.

We have several specialist capabilities such as pipelines, process, marine, tunnelling and piling, and we invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.

Murphy Water is the Water & Wastewater Process Engineering Division which deliveries municipal water treatment solutions for Water Authorities in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Reporting to the Projects Manager the successful candidate will work on Murphy Water and Wastewater Projects based throughout Northern Ireland and the UK.

The position of either a Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineer would suit a motivated, practical and adaptable individual who has the ambition to gain Chartered Engineer status and wishes to work in a progressive and innovative contracting environment.

Working under the direct supervision of a Chartered Engineer, and in conjunction with other divisions the post holder will support the delivery of a range of water projects across Republic and Northern Ireland and the UK.

Carry out all work in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and any other legal requirements
Ensure compliance with the Company Policies and Procedures
Manage the performance of all employees assigned to you in accordance with legislation and Company Procedures
Participate and engage fully in company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider group's performance
Mechanical Engineer
The role of a Mechanical Engineer within Murphy will require individual participation and understanding of the following activities:
Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
Writing reports, e.g., Method Statements and Risk Assessments, purchase order specifications
Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers
Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
Ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales
Design work will include producing specifications for, designing, developing, manufacturing and installing new or modified mechanical components or systems

They should have a good understanding of the mechanical design process and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts as well as some experience technically i.e.

calculations.
Mechanical engineers to be technically minded, able to demonstrate numerical and scientific ability and have problem-solving skills. Access platforms, bridges, handrailing and flooring
Installation techniques using portable lifting appliances, overhead gantry cranes and similar
Electrical Engineer
The role of an Electrical Engineer within Murphy will require individual participation and understanding of the following activities:

Prepare specifications and scope of work for electrical equipment such as water treatment pumps and blowers, power generators, MCC's, transformers, instrumentation, data systems etc.

Prepare electrical power and control cables interconnection block diagrams
Carry out design calculations for cable-sizing, short circuit calculations, lighting calculations, power balance studying etc.
Review of electrical layout drawings and instrumentation arrangements
Prepares sketches and performs engineering calculations
Any design work will include design and planning of fusing and circuitry for electrical power, instrumentation and building services using Amtech or other software package, liaison with process plant suppliers and our subcontractor partners across a range of water projects
Electrical Engineers should have a good understanding of:
Power transmission, low voltage distribution systems and electrical wiring installations
PLC's and HMI's
Chemical Engineer
The role of a Chemical Engineer within Murphy will require individual participation and understanding of the following activities:
Chemical dosing system design and optimisation
Awareness of Water Industry Standards within design processes
Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors
Liaise with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Design Teams, considering innovative and cost-effective construction and installation techniques
Chemical Engineers should to be technically minded, able to demonstrate numerical and scientific ability and have problem-solving skills
To have an understanding of NEC contract conditions and a level of commercial awareness
Proficiency in PC skills and a working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit would be a distinct advantage
Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the Water and Wastewater Industry
A good understanding of current BIM design practices and ensuring the effective transfer of information between Designers
To have achieved or working towards relevant Engineering degree or equivalent a pre-requisite

Mainly office based with periodical visits to water and wastewater treatment sites, client visits throughout Northern Ireland, occasional visits to suppliers/sub-contractors.

Competitive salary and benefits
~27 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (holidays increase with length of service)
~ Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
~ Above market rate contributory pension scheme
~ Generous private Healthcare allowance
~ Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc.