Bioresources Mechanical Engineer

JACOBS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a professional to design and develop sludge treatment processes, overseeing projects from concept through execution. Ideal candidates should have a background in bioresources or wastewater management along with significant experience in designing digesters and related systems. The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to safety, offering opportunities to work in a dynamic environment. Join a firm dedicated to innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering program

Qualifications

• Experience in the bioresources or wastewater industries.
• Familiarity with chemical/oil and gas processing.
• Experience with municipal sewage sludge treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sludge treatment processes and technologies.
• Conduct engineering design and analysis for systems.
• Manage assets and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Design of solids handling processes

Odour control systems

Emissions to air mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we reimagine 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.

Your impact

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

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.

The scope and remit of this new role will include:

• 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.

Here's what you'll need

We would be delighted to hear from candidates coming from bioresources, wastewater, chemical/oil and gas, 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 mechanical engineering.

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. 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.

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 accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. 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.

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