Graduate Design Engineer

Are you a creative thinker eager to embark on an exciting journey in engineering? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation meets practical application? Look no further! We're seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join our vibrant team in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you'll be immersed in the world of heat networks, honing your skills across several crucial areas. You'll delve into the principles and intricacies of heat network design, gaining a deep understanding of how they function. Residential heat network operations and optimisation will be a key focus, equipping you with the tools to ensure efficiency in these systems. You'll also familiarise yourself with various products in the field and learn about the regulatory landscape and consumer protection measures that govern it. Furthermore, you'll play a vital role in supporting the consultancy business by assisting with optimization surveys and grant applications. Technical assessments of heat network schemes will be part of your repertoire, enabling you to develop detailed costing proposals. Collaborating closely with engineering, sales, and bid teams, you'll contribute to crafting comprehensive responses to tender proposals, ensuring a well-rounded approach to addressing industry demands.

Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent, Remote

Graduate Design Engineer Requirements:

* Interest in sustainability and decarbonisation.
* Experience of district heating and/or communal heating is advantageous.
* Degree in relevant engineering discipline
* Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams software.
* Experience using Microsoft Project
* Experience using AutoCAD.
* Clean driving licence.
* Willingness to travel, some overnight stays may be required as part of the role.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

Switch2 Energy is the UK's most experienced and capable provider of end-to-end solutions for heat networks. Heat networks are a key part of the government's net zero carbon targets as they distribute heat or cooling from a central source to multiple customers. Heat networks can use renewable energy sources and although currently they supply heat to only 2% of homes and businesses, by 2050 this is planned to be 20%.

We provide smart and sustainable heat network solutions to local authorities, housing associations, managing agents and private developers for residential developments. We work to optimise energy efficiency, manage the delivery of renewable energy, retrofit underperforming schemes to ensure future decarbonisation, all while striving to minimise costs for residents who live there.

We are passionate about helping our customers and communities live sustainable lives, now and in the future. We are trusted experts in the design, build, and operation of heat and energy networks. We research, develop, build, and implement technology-based solutions. Find out more about us and our valuable work on our website https://switch2.co.uk/ and our You Tube page.

Ready to kick-start your career as a Graduate Design Engineer? Don't wait any longer - seize this opportunity and apply now!