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Hydraulic Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Location: Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Extension Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 588

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Summary

Job Title: Hydraulic Design Engineer
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Hydraulic Design Engineer to be based at their site in Newcastle on a permanent basis.

Culture and Company
Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.

The Role – Hydraulic Design Engineer
As a Hydraulic Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for producing hydraulic engineering deliverables across work packs, subsystems, and full project scopes. You’ll work closely with Senior and Lead Engineers, contributing to concept design, detailed design, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver hydraulic design solutions including schematics, calculations, BOMs, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with design practices, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams to ensure system integration.
• Participate in design reviews and support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and technical accuracy in all design work.

About You – Hydraulic Design Engineer
• Experience as a Hydraulic Design Engineer or similar engineering design role (2–5 years ideal).
• Degree in Engineering (BEng/MEng).
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HydroSym), and engineering principles.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Hydraulic Design Engineer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.

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