Process Simulation Engineer

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Company is seeking a qualified candidate to contribute to the design and development of long-duration energy storage solutions. You will develop process models, conduct simulation analyses, and collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs. A Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical/Process Engineering with skills in thermodynamics and heat transfer is required. This role offers the chance to be part of a team focused on creating a cleaner, more efficient energy future.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience with 1D and 2D heat transfer modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop steady-state and dynamic process models.
• Perform simulation-based analysis of commercial scale plant.
• Present analyses and document work to stakeholders.

Skills

Process modelling

Thermodynamics

Heat and fluid flow analyses

1D and 2D heat transfer modelling

Python

MATLAB

Simulation tools

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a leading Renewable Energy Company specialising in the design and development of long-duration energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience at a small but growing international organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in process modelling, thermodynamics, heat and fluid flow analyses and simulations to contribute to the design and development of a commercial plant.

The Role

• Development of steady-state and dynamic process models for new and existing process designs.
• Perform simulation-based analysis of complex real-world operation of commercial scale plant.
• Assess implications of Process Design choices and help drive operational strategies.
• Interact with external suppliers to facilitate integration of components into the process design and investigate their performance.
• Present to key stakeholders to clearly explain analyses and results and succinctly document work undertaken.

Required Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Chemical/Process Engineering.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer and turbomachinery.
• Experience performing 1D and 2D heat transfer modelling in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent.
• Comfortable learning new simulation tools.
• An understanding of FEA and multi-physics modelling.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion. As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.