Senior Engineer - Energy Conversion

GHD; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working model

Clear career pathways

Commitment to diversity and sustainability

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Senior Engineer to advance energy solutions. In this role, you will lead high-impact projects, design energy systems, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of relevant experience and solid knowledge of thermodynamics and energy generation. The company offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a flexible working model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in energy generation and conversion projects.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics and energy systems modelling.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with a relevant institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact projects across energy conversion technologies.
• Drive design, performance modelling, and feasibility analysis.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Energy generation and conversion projects

Thermodynamics knowledge

Power plant performance analysis

Technical due diligence

Project leadership

Knowledge of energy conversion cycles

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Energy Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

EBSILON

Thermoflex

Job description

We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise.

Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

Shape the Future of Energy with GHD

We currently have exciting opportunities available for Senior Engineers in our Energy Solutions Business Group delivering cutting-edge energy solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK and globally.

You'll work at the intersection of innovation, technical excellence, and purpose, joining a high-performing team tackling the UK’s and the world’s energy transition challenges head-on.

The Role

• Lead and deliver high-impact projects across energy conversion technologies—from conventional thermal power to next-generation renewable and bioenergy systems.
• Drive the design, performance modelling, and feasibility analysis of energy generation and storage systems.
• Provide technical leadership on major project deliverables, mentoring junior engineers and interfacing with clients at senior levels.
• Apply your expertise to power generation, energy storage, waste-to-energy and hybrid system projects.
• Conduct and manage technical due diligence, feasibility studies, process evaluations, and system integration reviews for utility-scale and industrial clients.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil teams.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and technical strategy.

Key Skills

• 8+ years of relevant experience in energy generation and conversion projects (e.g. power plants, renewables, WtE, CHP, hydrogen, biofuels).
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, energy systems modelling, and process engineering.
• Proven experience with power plant performance analysis and simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, EBSILON, Thermoflex, or similar).
• A solid understanding of energy conversion cycles (e.g. Rankine, Brayton, combined cycle, ORC, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in project leadership, including client engagement and multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong grasp of technical due diligence, conceptual design, and lifecycle project development in the energy sector.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with a relevant institution (e.g. IMechE, IChemE).
• A degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Energy Engineering (or related discipline).

Why Join GHD?

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (pension, medical, income protection, enhanced parental leave, and more).
• Up to 25 days annual leave + option to buy up to 4 additional weeks.
• Flexible, team-led working model that respects your life outside work.
• Clear career pathways—whether your passion lies in technical excellence, client leadership, or people management.
• A global, employee-owned company where your contribution shapes the future.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups and tools to support your mental health and wellbeing.
• The chance to be part of a company committed to diversity, sustainability, and ethical leadership.