Senior Process Water Engineer

You will be working in highly regulated sectors, within a gated design and project delivery process.

You will be involved in the development of mass and energy balances, process data sheets, control philosophies, and commissioning plans.

You will also be involved in report writing and the development of fee proposals and feasibility studies of plant operating and capital costs.

We would expect you to have a practical comprehension of how your designs will be implemented, and 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 will be expected to join the mentoring programme and help to shape our future pipeline of process engineers.

We are looking for candidates with experience of a variety of technologies needed for the treatment of potable water, wastewater and biosolids processing.

The successful candidates are likely to have design experience of the following: fixed and suspended growth systems, anaerobic treatment of biosolids and high-strength effluent, biogas handling and upgrading, membrane separation, solids filtration, disinfection, oxygenation, thermal hydrolysis, nutrient removal processes, chemical storage and dosing systems, along with some experience of HazOp, DSEAR, COMAH, SIL determination, flammable gas handling and compression.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree qualified in chemical engineering or similar
• Familiarity with wastewater and/or drinking water treatment processes, including innovative technologies and approaches.
• Understanding of the municipal UK treatment landscape.
• Familiarity with UK water industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Use of Biowin/GPS-X modelling software.
• Experience acting as the process designer in the HAZOP teams.
• Chairing HazOp studies Resolution of technical matters and ideally experience of working in highly regulated sectors.
• Development of fee proposals, creation of PID’s, plant layouts, GA and creation of energy and mass balances.
• Development of feasibility studies and plant operating and capital costs
• Experience of digital approaches to solve our problems including the relevant current analysis and design software

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 recognizes 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 maria.mindrut@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.