Process Simulation Engineer

Orion Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Company in Greater London is seeking a skilled engineer to develop process models and perform complex simulation analyses. This role involves assessing design implications and collaborating with suppliers for integration into process designs. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and substantial experience in thermodynamics and heat transfer modelling. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse environment, contributing to a cleaner energy future.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop steady-state and dynamic process models for new and existing designs.
• Perform simulation-based analysis of commercial scale plant operations.
• Interact with external suppliers to facilitate integration of components.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Turbomachinery

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 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.

Our commitment to 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.