Senior Bioresources Process Engineer (uk wide)

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Bioresources Process Engineer to manage the design, development, and delivery of sludge treatment processes. This role requires expertise in biomass processing and the design of digesters and solids handling processes. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have experience in environmental regulation. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is based in Birmingham, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience from bioresources, wastewater, composting, food waste, or municipal solid waste industries.
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and consulting for bioresources projects.
• FEED for municipal sewage sludge treatment digesters.
• Detail design and asset management.

Skills

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Design of solids handling processes

Odour control

Anaerobic digestion

Emissions to air mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Senior Bioresources Process Engineer (UK wide)

Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Overview

Your impact

In this newly created role you will gain the opportunity to join a growing team responsible for the design, development and delivery of sludge treatment processes including our own Jacobs Bioresources process technologies, throughout their lifecycle from strategic concept stage through feasibility, engineering, installation, acceptance testing, reliability, performance trials and asset management.

Our Bioresources capability at Jacobs provides consulting, innovation, design, operating and asset management expertise to resolve significant technical and commercial challenges to the ever developing global Bioresources industry, positioning Jacobs as market and technology leaders in this space.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and consulting.
• Environmental and economic regulation.
• FEED - Front-end engineering design of, solids handling, municipal sewage sludge treatment digesters, pre-treatment processes and associated equipment.
• Engineering analysis and modelling.
• Detail design.
• Asset management and planning.

Qualifications

• Experience from bioresources, wastewater, composting, food waste, municipal solid waste, or food processing industries, with a blend of the following experience.
• 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 a subject such as ghemical or mechanical engineering.

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Company and diversity information

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We are committed to embedding inclusion and belonging in everything we do and to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and Find Your Community initiatives.

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 support flexible working arrangements and a hybrid policy, enabling collaboration with Jacobs offices and remote locations.