Senior/Principal Process Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Senior/Principal Process Engineer to work on significant water and wastewater projects. This role involves producing design documents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff, all while fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process calculations such as mass and energy balances.
• Knowledge of water, wastewater, reuse, and sludge treatment process design.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality process design documents and drawings.
• Conduct and coordinate process safety studies.
• Mentor graduates and support their development.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Process Design Knowledge

Education

Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Senior/Principal Process Engineer, Essex

My client is recruiting for a Senior/Principal Process Engineer in the Water Sector. The role involves working on water and wastewater schemes with a project value of approximately £280M. You will report directly to the Regional Discipline Lead (Process) or the Senior Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality process design documents and drawings, including process calculations, P&IDs, PFDs, and Control Philosophy, ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Ensure project compliance with regulations and client standards.
• Conduct and coordinate process safety studies.
• Coordinate design efforts with civil, mechanical, EICA, and environmental disciplines.
• Support other disciplines with process and safety input, fostering collaboration.
• Assist delivery, commissioning, and management teams with technical issues.
• Provide feedback to project leads.
• Develop cost-effective designs considering all aspects of project costs.
• Assist in the preparation of project deliverables at various design stages.
• Mentor graduates and support their development.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Promote a customer-focused culture within the team.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are integrated into the design.

Experience and Qualifications

• Knowledge of water, wastewater, reuse, and sludge treatment process design.
• Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering, preferably chartered or working towards it.
• Proven experience in process calculations such as mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to work clearly under pressure, be organized, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to rationalize designs economically.