Senior Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater

AECOM; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join their Water Team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves designing hydraulic systems in wastewater treatment, managing project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants should hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, have experience with large-scale engineering projects, and knowledge of wastewater treatment processes. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, making it ideal for innovative professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering from an IChemE approved institution.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, managing large-scale engineering projects.
• Knowledge of DSEAR and its application in Wastewater Treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the design and review of hydraulic systems in wastewater and water infrastructure.
• Produce and review client deliverables, ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee their work.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Project management

Process design and optimisation

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical decision-making

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Process Engineer in our rapidly growing Glasgow or Edinburgh offices, with a flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. AECOM has recently been named preferred bidder for one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. This transformational, multi-billion-pound programme is the highest value venture ever put into place by Scottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years). This position offers an opportunity to support this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Responsibilities

• Deliver: Undertake the design and review of hydraulic systems in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment. Develop and check process flow diagrams, mass balance calculations, PID’s, process control, operating philosophy, control philosophy, FDS documents and the principles therein. Undertake survey and assessments of existing process/equipment (asset surveys); site visits to complete if required.
• Quality: Produce and review client deliverables, make key technical decisions and identify when specialist input from the greater team is required. Ensure all technical documents and data are prepared and structured in accordance with relevant design standards and legislation.
• Collaborate: Work with clients and AECOM counterparts to ensure stakeholder buy-in to solutions, also contributing to AECOM’s wider technical capability and innovative approach.
• Mentor: Delegate tasks, direct and oversee the work of others and act as a technical mentor to more junior staff.
• Lead: Represent AECOM in technical meetings with clients and work with engineers from other disciplines, ensuring an appropriate integrated solution.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering from an IChemE approved institution.
• Working towards or completed Chartered Engineer status with IChemE or CIWEM.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, managing the technical delivery of large-scale engineering projects; wastewater treatment process design and optimisation using appropriate Water Company standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of Feasibility and Optioneering Studies for wastewater treatment processes.
• Knowledge of the HAZOP process and procedures including experience of Technical Scribe duties.
• Knowledge of DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations) and how it is applied to typical Wastewater Treatment processes.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.