Thermal Engineer

Recruit 2 You; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit 2 You is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer in Ripley (DE5, UK) to join an expanding global team in the energy sector. You will lead thermal design efforts, review specifications, and liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve technical queries.

The role involves selecting heat exchanger concepts, performing thermal/hydraulic design with Aspen EDR or HTRI, and producing datasheets and reports. Mentoring junior engineers and ensuring design standards are maintained are key

Qualifications

• Proven experience in thermal design and rating of shell and tube heat exchangers.
• Proficiency with Aspen EDR or HTRI Xchanger Suite.
• Strong grasp of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, incl. two-phase transfer.
• Experience with providing heat exchanger datasheets and TEMA specification sheets.
• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or international equivalent).
• Typically 6+ years in heat exchanger thermal design.
• Typically 10+ years for Principal role including leadership and peer review.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, process data and technical requirements.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Select process models and design concepts for heat exchangers.
• Carry out thermal and hydraulic design using Aspen EDR or HTRI.
• Optimise designs for performance, cost, weight and manufacturability.
• Produce equipment datasheets, design sketches and technical reports.
• Collaborate with pressure vessel engineers and CAD teams.
• Check and validate thermal designs and performance guarantees.
• Provide technical support for bids, projects, testing and commissioning.
• Investigate equipment performance issues and implement improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold design standards.

Skills

Thermal design

Heat exchanger design

Mentoring

Customer liaison

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree

Master's degree (relevant)

Tools

Aspen EDR

HTRI Xchanger Suite

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

Senior Thermal Engineer ~ Ripley DE5 - Job Details

New Opportunity - Senior Thermal Engineer

Are you an experienced Thermal Engineer ready to take the next steps in your career, or just looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working within the Energy sector?

Our client is looking for an experienced Thermal Engineer within the Energy sector who is ready to take on new challenges in their role with an expanding global team.

As the Senior Thermal Engineer, you will:

• Review customer specifications, process data and technical requirements.


• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve technical queries.


• Select suitable process models and design concepts for heat exchangers.


• Carry out thermal and hydraulic design using software such as Aspen EDR or HTRI.


• Optimise designs for performance, cost, weight and manufacturability.


• Produce equipment datasheets, design sketches and technical reports.


• Work with pressure vessel engineers and CAD teams to develop designs.


• Check and validate thermal designs and performance guarantees.


• Provide technical support for bids, projects, testing and commissioning.


• Investigate equipment performance issues and recommend improvements.


• Mentor junior engineers and maintain design standards and procedures.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Proven experience of the thermal design and rating of shell and tube heat exchangers


• Proficiency in thermal design software such as Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating (EDR) or HTRI Xchanger Suite


• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, including twophase heat transfer (condensing and boiling)


• Experience of selecting physical property methods and checking fluid property data for thermal design


• Working knowledge of TEMA and of the mechanical constraints that affect thermal design


• Experience of producing heat exchanger datasheets and TEMA specification sheets


• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or international equivalent)


• Typically, 6+ years of heat exchanger thermal design experience


• Typically, 10+ years of heat exchanger thermal design experience, including checking and approving the work of others or equivalent technical leadership, to be considered for the 'Principal' role

Desirable experience for this role:

• Experience of process simulation software, such as Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus


• Experience of other heat transfer equipment, such as air-cooled heat exchangers (API 661), plate heat exchangers, or heat recovery and economiser units


• Familiarity with API 660 and common end-user specifications


• Understanding of pressure vessel codes, such as EN 13445 or ASME VIII


• Experience of working closely with a fabrication workshop


• Experience in energy sectors, such as carbon capture, hydrogen, gas turbine or industrial energy recovery


• Experience of approving designs and developing design standards or methods (Principal role)


• Chartered Engineer (IMechE, IChemE or national equivalent), or working towards it


• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

About this role:

• Competitive salary depending on experience


• Career progression and professional development opportunities


• Supportive, collaborative and innovative work environment