Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Biogas/Biomethane

Overview

VORN Bioenergy is an innovative developer, constructor, and operator of biomethane plants. Among the more than 40 biogas projects it has delivered is Europe’s first biomethane facility, commissioned in 2006. The company’s core areas of operation include Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland. As a fast-growing enterprise, we are committed to operating with zero emissions and to producing two terawatt-hours of biomethane annually by 2030. Working at VORN means playing an active role in shaping the energy transition. Join us in our mission to unlock the potential of biogas across Europe – and beyond.

We are looking to strengthen the Engineering & Technology team at VORN Bioenergy as Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Biogas/Biomethane.

Your Responsibilities

• You will join our Engineering & Technology division as a Project Engineer (Biogas/Biomethane) to work with a motivated team on the design, construction and operation of biomethane projects. You will be the technical interface for project development and consolidation of our biomethane plants in Europe. The preferred location is Regensburg (Germany), with at least 2 working days per week at the headquarter. Other locations could be considered depending on the candidate profile.
• You will assist the Engineering and Technology team for the effective consolidation of biomethane plants that are under development, construction, and operation, ensuring quality and deliveries within agreed deadlines.
• You will serve as the interface for project managers, assisting with local engineering topics (permitting, drawings, documentation, etc.), scheduling and budgeting activities for internal engineers and external contractors/consultants. You will coordinate engineering activities between project managers (project development) and lead internal engineering management.
• During the late stage of projects, you will coordinate detailed engineering activities, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and delivering detailed engineering for construction. You will provide guidance to construction regarding contracts, engineering requirements, material coordination, and overall project execution.
• Be the lead to ensure application of standards developed by engineering in the project pipeline (development, execution, and operation). You will be responsible for documenting all engineering work developed in your projects.
• Manage project plans and budgets, follow up and coordinate activities, and secure necessary approvals for changes to project scope, budget and/or schedule.

Your profile

• Completed studies in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge in process engineering and prior experience with biogas project engineering is required.
• Very good communication skills; able to evaluate demands, select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Maintains calm and professional conduct in conflicts with colleagues or suppliers.
• Knowledge of principles and practices and functions on multi-disciplinary teams. Advanced level of English is mandatory; knowledge of Spanish, Polish, German and/or Italian is a plus depending on project locations.
• You are interested in renewable energy, eager to learn, and ready to accelerate with us.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We promote diversity and equality and therefore welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of nationality, ethnic, cultural or social background, gender, religion/belief, disability, age or sexual identity.

Your contact at VORN

We look forward to your application! Please contact us if you have any questions.