via Indeed · 9 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

Alternative Heat
Dundalk Full-time
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Description

Team Overview:
The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build\-ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction.

Role Overview:
Due to continued growth we are looking to add to a further Mechanical Design Engineer to support the continued growth of our Data Center projects. This position offers an amazing opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company.

Job Title \| Mechanical Design Engineer

Location \| Dundalk

Hours \| Monday\-Thursday 8am\-5pm and Friday 8am\-3pm

Salary \| Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to \| Head of Design

What You'll be Doing

The role involves delivering mechanical design solutions from proposal through to installation and commissioning. Key responsibilities include producing detailed installation drawings, plant selections and technical schedules; completing heating and hot water load calculations to ensure accurate plant sizing; developing project\-specific BMS control panel drawings and descriptions of operation; conducting site surveys of existing and new properties to assess services and heating plant options; attending design meetings and reporting findings; and working closely with contracts managers and commissioning teams to support commissioning and optimise BMS controls. The role also requires collaboration with an established design team using the latest AutoCAD and MEP 3D design software.### About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8\.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.

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