Mechanical Design Engineer

What you will do

The Sprinkler Design Engineer is responsible for designing Fire Suppression systems using site surveys or supplied drawings. Based in the Cork office, the successful candidate will train & learn with the design team to support business operations and customer’s needs.

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

The UK&I Fire Suppression team delivers innovative maintenance and service solutions to a wide customer base across all industry segments for Mechanical & Electrical works. We offer the largest portfolio of Fire Suppression equipment and controls in the world, redefining the environments where people live, work, learn and play! We are the power behind our customers’ missions!

Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive Salary, Paid Overtime & Sick Pay

• Paid Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank holidays (Holiday buy back option availabley)

• Comprehensive benefits package - Pension, Health Insurance & Life Assurance

• 39 Hour week- Monday- Friday Encouraging, developmental & collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

How you will do it

• Carrying out design work

• Ensuring design schedule is met for approval, fabrication & construction, liaising with sales & contract manager with onsite specifications, installation & bracketing Completing Design Risk Assessments

• Liaise with Purchasing/Stores regarding head types readily available.

• Checking all drawings before issuing

• Issue drawings to CM and Foreman

• Creating of FM, NPFA, EN Completion certs & issue to Contracts Manager for adding to handover packs

• Issue design info to get Hydraulic Data plates manufactured.

What we look for

Essential:

• Design experience within a mechanical/electrical/industrial field.

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and if you also have 3D capabilities it would be a distinct advantage.

• A full driving license.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Sprinkler design or knowledge would be advantageous

• Experience in the use of Microsoft office will be advantageous.

• Design experience and knowledge of other types of fire suppression systems will be of real benefit.