Mechanical Engineer

Nuada is a vibrant Cleantech business that has developed an exciting next-generation carbon capture system, which will be critical in the fight against climate change.

Having secured partnerships with leading cement manufacturers and energy producers, we are scaling our technology; showcasing the exciting potential of our ultra-energy efficient capture system to help decarbonise many hard-to-abate industries, turbocharging our pathway to Net-Zero.

We are in an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about designing, selecting, and commissioning key process equipment and structural components to bring carbon capture projects from concept to field deployment.

• Assist in the design and improvement of carbon capture plants.

• Execute end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of static equipment and structures.

• 3D/2D modelling and detailing for mechanical systems; including equipment, internals, and structural components.

• Interface with Process, Civil, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines to ensure integrated equipment, layout design and cost optimisation.

• Comprehensive ownership and execution of mechanical packages; including Pressure Vessel Packages, Heat Exchanger Systems, piping systems, Plant Mechanical Equipment Packages (including rotating) and Structural Packages.

• Develop technical documentation and technical deliverables (i.e. Material Datasheets and Material Requisitions).

• Review, comment and evaluate design packages from vendors and subcontractors.

• Contribute to Process Hazard Analysis and HAZOP studies.

• Support commissioning, Factory Acceptance Tests, and start-up procedures for carbon capture systems.

• Reporting to Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+ years of relevant design experience with complex mechanical systems.

• Proficient in 3D/2D modelling and detailing for mechanical systems.

• Experience in end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of static equipment and structures.

• Mastery of AutoCAD / SolidWorks / /Navis work software.

• Expertise in Piping Stress Analysis – Using Caesar II (as per ASME B31.3).

• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Mechanical Design – Using ANSYS or equivalent.

• Experience in preparing Material Datasheets, Material Requisitions, and Technical Bid Evaluations.

• Proven experience in pressure vessel and static equipment design.

• Strong focus on layout/cost optimization, design for manufacturability and modularization is highly desirable.

• Expertise in design validation, part sourcing, and product iteration is highly desirable.

• Experience in RFQ preparation, managing resolution of client review comments, deviation requests, and site technical queries (TQ/SQ) is highly desirable.

• Comfortable in entrepreneurial environments, flexible, and communicative.

• Manage /schedule daily and project activities to meet target.

• Knowledge of rotating equipment will be advantageous.

• Knowledge of Inventor / PV Elite / STAAD. Pro will be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package

• 35 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.

• Generous pension contribution • Private health insurance

• Income Protection and life insurance

• The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company.

• A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work

• Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact.

• Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology.