Senior Process Engineers - Energy/Water
Joining Arup
The water and energy industry in the UK and further afield is undergoing a massive transformation to respond to the challenges of climate change, population growth and pressures on the environment. Arup has aspiring growth targets within the UK and globally and now have opportunities for Senior Process /Chemical Engineers to join our team in Leeds and / or Manchester.
Process engineering is at the heart of many of the solutions needed to satisfy a growing society seeking a sustainable future, where the challenges of climate change are being tackled through innovation, collaboration and the influence of governments. Our involvement in the circular economy, the progression towards a net-zero carbon future and the creation of resilient thinking, shines a spotlight on the power of process engineering.
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The Opportunity
We are looking for candidates with experience of Process/Chemical engineering design on multi-disciplinary projects within the water and / or clean energy sector. With our depth and breadth of skills our team is currently involved in many exciting projects across the Energy, Water and Resources sectors. Whilst the team is based across our Leeds and Manchester offices, much of our work is involves supporting projects across the UK and globally integrating with other Arup teams across the globe.
These senior roles will involve coordination of the work of others and liaison with engineers of other disciplines, sharing your knowledge and experiences. You will at times be working in highly regulated sectors, working within a gated design and project delivery process. You will be involved in the development of process deliverables such as mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs and data sheets.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
As a senior engineer you are likely to have experience of feasibility studies, developing concept and detailed designs , and experience of working in or leading process engineering teams to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget.
You will also be involved in the report writing and the development of fee proposals, feasibility studies of plant operating and capital costs. We would expect you to have a practical understanding of how your designs will be implemented, and experience of digital approaches to solve our problems including the relevant current analysis and design software.
We operate an enviable graduate training scheme which is accredited by the IChemE and as a senior engineer you may join the mentoring programme and help to shape our future pipeline of process engineers.
We are interested in speaking to Engineers with experience/skills in the following:
- Wastewater & Clean water treatment systems design: Knowledge of water and wastewater analysis along with awareness of UK water-related regulatory frameworks or;
- Renewable energy generation; Carbon capture and storage/reuse technologies; Hydrogen generation via innovative methods; Downstream processing of hydrogen to e-fuels; Ammonia production and storage; Gas separation systems; Mass flow energy storage;
- Design of biosolids handing, treatment and disposal, and biogas handling and upgrading.
- Awareness and practise of process safety in the areas of DSEAR, HazOp and COSHH.
- Experience of using Biowin and/or GPS-X modelling packages.
- Appreciation of batch processes, formulation, packaging technologies, sterile, aseptic, non-sterile environments
In addition to your technical skills, we need people who have the following attributes:
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Kylie.OHanlon@arup.com. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community; https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Kylie O'Hanlon kylie.ohanlon@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Closing date: -25-03-24
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