Bioresources Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Bioresources Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in bioresources and the wastewater treatment industry, with a focus on design and engineering analysis. Responsibilities include strategizing environmental regulations and detailed equipment design. This full-time role offers a blend of on-site and remote working options.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Opportunities for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in the wastewater, chemical/oil and gas, or food processing industries.
• Knowledge about design processes for municipal sewage treatment.
• Ability to manage emissions to air and design abatement systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analysis and modelling including CFD and thermal analysis.
• Detail design and systems integration of mechanical process equipment.
• Strategize and consult on environmental and economic regulations.

Skills

Experience in bioresources

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Odour control

Relevant academic qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree 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, thermals 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

• Experience in bioresources, wastewater, chemical/oil and gas, composting, food waste, municipal solid waste, or food processing industries with a blend of the following:
• 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 our culture

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

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.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location and related roles

Prestwick, Scotland, United Kingdom; Durham, Consett, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland, Riding Mill, Tyne And Wear, Acklington, Hexham, Blyth, and other nearby locations with recent postings.

Additional roles include:

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Regulated Water (Glasgow, Leeds or Newcastle)
• Graduate Mechanical Critical Systems Engineer

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