Do you want to work for an employee-owned company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer with a strong technical background and expertise in hydraulic analysis and design to join our growing team in Madrid. You will lead the design and analysis for a range of projects and topics, such as transmission pipelines, surge analysis, hydraulic design of water and wastewater treatment works, stormwater storage tunnels, etc. You'll be able to understand water projects holistically and work in collaboration with other teams (mechanical, process, structural, environmental) for the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
This role will be supporting colleagues in the UK, working with clients and stakeholders that may speak English. Therefore, the ability to speak English would be of use.
In this role you will be responsible for: Leading hydraulic analysis on a range of projects, such as transmission pipelines, surge analysis, hydraulic design of water and wastewater treatment works, stormwater storage tunnels, etc.Producing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, drawings and reports.Proactive management of design risk to deliver constructable design solutions.Supporting continuous improvement of procedures and processes to drive efficiency and innovation, contributing to the application of our digital engineering initiatives.Mentoring more junior colleagues and providing technical guidance and advice on best practice in hydraulic design to others.Engaging regularly with the Client and stakeholders to ensure the efficient delivery of projects, providing regular updates on progress and status of work within own area of responsibility, as well as identifying and communicating issues that could risk programme, quality or cost.Working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure the efficient delivery of projects within your portfolio.Engaging with best practice and taking responsibility for your own professional development.We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Engineer with the following attributes: Significant technical experience of pressurised and open-channel hydraulics applied to the field of civil engineering, including surge analysis and design for water and wastewater treatment, transmission pipelines, and large-scale drainage systems through one or more stages of a project life cycle.A track record of applying hydraulics theory and best practice into practical applications in the water industry.Proven ability to lead delivery of technical projects, including controlling and reporting on project budgets within area of responsibility, and experienced in the preparation of time and budget estimates for proposals.Strong collaboration and communication skills to be able to enter into technical discussions in a logical and coherent fashion in both oral presentations and written reports, to colleagues, non-technical staff and clients.Chartered membership of a relevant professional chartered institution, such as ICE or CIWEM.Experience in transmission pipeline design, e.g., route and material selection, hydraulic design, steel pipe wall thickness calculations, thrust restraint solutions, etc.Experience in CFD applied to the water industry.Experience in supervision of physical scale modelling studies.About the business unit: Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald's Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.
We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
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Other benefits we offer: Holiday entitlement: 23 days + public holidays.Life assurance: 2 x salary will be paid to your chosen benefactor in the event of your death whilst employed by Mott MacDonald.Professional membership subscription: 1 professional subscription which is relevant to your job/field of expertise can be claimed per year.Employee assistance programme: Our Global Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential safe space for employees and their immediate dependants to gain access to professional services including counselling, family support services and financial and legal advice services.IT employee purchase programme: In partnership with our technology providers, we have exclusive offers on Microsoft, HP and Dell products.Company bonus: Mott MacDonald Group operates an incentive scheme for employees on standard terms and conditions with a minimum six month service at the end of the previous financial year. The scheme is non-contractual and targeted at exceptional contributors but includes a fixed element in which all eligible staff (grades A-E) share.
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