Bioresources Mechanical Engineer in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting and engineering firm is seeking a professional in sludge treatment processes in London. The role involves designing and developing innovative solutions alongside a growing team. Candidates from bioresources and wastewater industries with a mechanical engineering background are encouraged to apply. The position allows for flexible working through a hybrid model.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in bioresources, wastewater, or related industries.
• Understanding of municipal sewage sludge treatment design.
• Ability to model odour and methane emissions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sludge treatment processes.
• Conduct engineering analysis and modelling.
• Manage asset planning and environmental regulation.

Skills

Biomass processing

Design of digesters

Design of solids handling processes

Odour control

Emissions to air mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your impact

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.

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.

Scope and remit

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

As a 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.

Locations

• Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
• Edinburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
• London, Greater London, United Kingdom
• Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom

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