Lead Wastewater Process Engineer — Hybrid, High-Impact

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Well-being benefits

Global volunteering and giving

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking engineers to lead process design for UK water infrastructure projects, including pumping stations, treatment plants, and CAPEX assets.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value, sustainable solutions across feasibility to commissioning. The role emphasizes hybrid working with opportunities to contribute from Jacobs offices and site locations, delivering compliant, innovative designs while supporting safety and environment

Qualifications

• Background in water and/or wastewater networks and treatment works.
• Experience with mass water conveyance and heat transfer.
• Knowledge of Waste to Energy concepts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Engineering and Technology initiatives and pilot systems (e.g., membrane bioreactors).
• Develop process flow diagrams and layout plans.
• Select treatment technologies (MBR, SBR).
• Develop and implement corrective actions to restore optimal performance.
• Manage wastewater infrastructure projects across the lifecycle.

Skills

Water networks

Wastewater treatment

Mass water conveyance

Heat transfer

Waste to Energy

Education

Masters in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking engineers to lead process design for UK water infrastructure projects, including pumping stations, treatment plants, and CAPEX assets.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value, sustainable solutions across feasibility to commissioning. The role emphasizes hybrid working with opportunities to contribute from Jacobs offices and site locations, delivering compliant, innovative designs while supporting safety and environment