Senior Bioresources Process Engineer (uk wide)

Jacobs Technology Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Bioresources Process Engineer based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. In this role, you'll focus on developing and delivering sludge treatment processes and work within a growing team focused on consultancy and innovative solutions in the bioresources sector. This full-time position is ideal for candidates with a background in engineering and bioresources-related fields.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Volunteering programs

Qualifications

• Experience in bioresources, wastewater, composting, or food processing industries.
• Understanding of design for municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities.
• Ability to model and sample odour/methane emissions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver sludge treatment processes.
• Perform engineering analysis and modelling for designs.
• Handle asset management and planning tasks.

Skills

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Design of solids handling processes

Odour control design

Emissions modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Bioresources Process Engineer (uk wide) – Jacobs, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

In this newly created role you will join a growing team responsible for the design, development and delivery of sludge treatment processes including 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 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.

• 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

To meet our growth plans, a number of opportunities have been created and we would be delighted to hear from candidates coming 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 chemical or mechanical engineering

About Jacobs and inclusivity

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging and put people at the heart of our business. We offer flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, including well-being benefits, volunteering programs, and opportunities to contribute to projects that make the world a better place. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to attract talent from diverse backgrounds. For greater online accessibility visit www.vercida.com. We are a disability confident employer and welcome flexible working inquiries. We support hybrid working and reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting