Design Engineer

Astute People Inc; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical

Pension scheme

Private health

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Design Engineer for our Renewables team in Peterborough. The role combines anaerobic digestion process knowledge with electrical and control understanding to deliver engineering deliverables on time.

This permanent, hybrid role offers an annual salary of up to £55,000 plus car allowance, private medical and additional benefits. You will own the 3D CAD model, prepare PFDs, P&IDs and isometrics, and support procurement, commissioning and handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or similar.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Good knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling.

Responsibilities

• Own the 3D CAD model for the project and ensure layouts meet objectives.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, GA's, Isometrics and supporting information.
• Generate line, valve and plant schedules using automated P&ID software.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modelling

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They are looking to recruit a Design Engineer who has anaerobic digestion process knowledge along with good understanding of Electrical and Control to complete engineering deliverables on time.

This permanent role is hybrid and offers an annual salary of up to £55,000 plus car allowance, private medical and additional benefits package.

Responsibilities of the Design Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Own the 3D CAD model for the project, ensure the layout meets the project objectives and best engineering practices
• Preparation of PFD, P&IDs, GA's, Isometrics and supporting technical information.
• Generating line, valve, plant schedules using automated smart P&ID software package.
• Technical support during procurement, commissioning, Acceptance Test and final handover
• Active participation during HAZID, HAZOP/ SIL meetings
• Actively using design software, AutoCAD and other modelling packages
• Review 3D CAD model and ALM assessment
• Technical inputs during design and engineering review and progress meetings
• Liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, site installations and construction teams as required
• Detailed technical review of technical documentation received from different suppliers -for typical AD plant
• Compile final technical documentation including "As built" drawings
• Other duties as required

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Looking for enthusiastic problem solvers with good analytical skills and experience in Root Cause Analysis
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or similar
• Good understanding of process plant, mechanical and electrical layout and piping.
• Good understanding of Engineering standards (Mechanical and Electrical) for a typical AD plant /packages
• Good knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling experience
• Good IT skills
• Full UK driving license, prepared for regular UK and occasional overseas travel

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

• Experience in CFD modelling will be added advantage
• Understanding regulations and guidance for Biomethane, CO2 capture, DSEAR regulations preferable

Salary and benefits

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Peterborough with site travel required

Benefits:

• Private health
• private medical
• car allowance of £5,000 per annum
• and pension scheme#LI-AR1

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful