Bioresources Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm located in Leeds is seeking a Bioresources Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role involves responsibilities in environmental and economic regulation, front-end design engineering, and detailed integration of mechanical systems. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering and experience in biomass processing and design for municipal sewage treatment. The company values flexibility and offers a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering program

Responsibilities

• Consulting on environmental and economic regulation.
• Conducting front-end engineering design for related mechanical systems.
• Performing engineering analysis and modelling including CFD.
• Detailing design and systems integration for various mechanical equipment.
• Managing assets and planning effectively.

Skills

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Design of solids handling processes

Design of municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities

Odour control

Emissions to air mitigation

Methane emissions modelling

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Strategy and consulting.
• Environmental and economic regulation.
• FEED - Front-end engineering design of, solids handling, municipal sewage sludge treatment digesters, pre-treatment processes along with associated mechanical systems, plant and equipment.
• Engineering analysis and modelling including CFD, thermal and heat transfer.
• Detail design and systems integration of mechanical process equipment, storage tanks, mixing systems, heat exchangers and boilers.
• Asset management and planning.

What you’ll need / Qualifications

• Biomass processing
• Design of digesters, pre-treatment, or associated equipment.
• Design of solids handling processes, odour control, composting, drying, biosolids and aerobic processes, anaerobic digestion
• Design of municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities.
• Emissions to air mitigation
• Design of odour control and abatement systems.
• Odour/methane emissions modelling and sampling
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as a bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering

About Jacobs and culture

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

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