Position: Graduate Design Engineer

Location: Had Fab Ltd., East Lothian

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time, Onsite (with potential for hybrid working)

The Opportunity

We are seeking Graduate Structural Design Engineers to join our dynamic team. Reporting day-to-day to the Senior Engineers, you will play a key role in developing our design packages. You will ensure that projects are delivered with technical accuracy, commercial viability, and adherence to programme deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and skilled graduate who will contribute to high-profile projects across diverse sectors such as power transmission and distribution, manufacturing, and construction, including critical renewables infrastructure.

About us

As a leader in structural and civil engineering, we specialise in bespoke projects across diverse industries, delivering innovation, and exceptional quality at every step of the way. With a critical role in building the transmission infrastructure to achieve 2030 targets and net-zero ambitions, we are at the forefront of engineering excellence. This is your chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team of professionals enthusiastic about solving problems, innovating solutions, and making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Design: develop structural designs using relevant software such as SCIA Engineer, Tekla, AutoCAD, and IDEA StatiCa.

Standards Compliance: ensure designs align with client specifications, current standards, and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration: working as part of our established design team, you will collaborate closely with other designers, detailing, production, and fabrication teams to produce cost-effective and safe designs tailored to manufacturing and installation needs.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

MEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (BEng will be considered).

Willingness to work towards chartership (ICE, IStructE).
Knowledge of the use of structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (ideally SCIA Engineer and IDEA StatiCa) would be of use.

Familiarity of 3D CAD modelling or detailing software (preferably Tekla Structures) and AutoCAD for 2D CAD drawings

Technical Skills:

Required knowledge of structural steelwork design.

Preferred experience of detailed design, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred experience in creating technical reports.

Ability to interpret and produce accurate technical drawings.

Familiarity with industry standards, codes of practice, and regulations, including Eurocodes.

Personal Attributes:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to working independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Maintains a high level of attention to detail.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Positive engagement with stakeholders across various departments and disciplines.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.

Professional development opportunities.

Support for chartership (ICE, IStructE).

Health and wellness programs.

Company pension scheme.

Holiday allowance and birthday day off

Employee assistance program.

Apply today by submitting your CV and take the first step towards a rewarding and exciting career.
Closing date: 9 May 2025 please note, we may close this advert early depending on the volume of applications received.

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