What does a mechanical engineer do?
Mechanical engineers design, develop, and maintain mechanical systems for buildings and infrastructure, including HVAC, energy, and public health systems. Employed across sectors such as nuclear, rail, construction, and water, they ensure that mechanical designs meet performance, safety, and sustainability requirements.
The role includes system specification, modelling, commissioning, and lifecycle management. Familiarity with industry standards and tools such as CIBSE guidelines, Hevacomp, and BIM platforms is important.
What industries do mechanical engineers work in?
Carrington West recruit mechanical engineers for contract and permanent roles in nuclear, water & environmental and rail. |
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