Principal Process Engineer - Wastewater

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

Capabilities

Chemical

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#45219

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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

At the forefront of the biggest transformation and investment programme of the UK sector in decades, Jacobs along with our JV Partners and Customers, bring together exceptional talent and expertise to deliver complex turnkey solutions from concept, feasibility, and planning to design, construction management, commissioning and through life asset O&M management, creating once in a generation opportunities.

In these roles you won’t just witness this transformation — you’ll drive it, you will be an integral part of our UK team shaping the future of water industry by delivering high value complex innovative and sustainable solutions that protect resources and strengthen resilience. From feasibility and planning to advanced design, construction, and commissioning, you will play a critical role in projects such as pumping stations, treatment plants, and associated CAPEX assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

With multiple roles available across all levels, as part of a UK wide team recognised for delivering world class solutions you will contribute to or lead our Process engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through to commissioning—collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams JV partners and clients to achieve outstanding results, delivering world class engineering solutions across the Design, Build and Asset Management of high value CAPEX programmes for Waste Water Treatment systems, pumping stations and sewer networks, your remit will include;

• Lead cross functional innovative Engineering and Technology initiatives and Pilot systems including, membrane bioreactors, anaerobic digestion etc.
• Develop process flow diagrams and layout plans.
• Selection of appropriate treatment technologies (e.g., MBR, SBR).
• Develop and Implement corrective actions to restore optimal performance.
• Project Manage the delivery of wastewater infrastructure throughout a project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement process optimization solutions.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers on plant new builds and upgrades.

Alongside our existing portfolio of uk wide high profile projects our recent success in securing a strategic high value Design and Build Framework will provide you the platform and opportunity to grow your career in the Water Industry.

Here’s what you'll need

We are eager to hear from problem solvers, solutions driven proactive candidates who have a background in:

• Water and/or wastewater networks
• Water and/or wastewater treatment works
• Mass water conveyance
• Heat transfer
• Waste to Energy

A Masters Degree or equivalent in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institute, would be beneficial.

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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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