Principal Process Engineer, Water

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure

We are looking for a Principal Process Engineer to join our established and growing Water Team with opportunities to be based across our North and Midlands offices - Birmingham Chesterfield Leeds and Manchester- while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model.

Heres what youll do:

Process Design

• Lead manage and review the design of process elements in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects including:
  • Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients contractors & suppliers
  • Hydraulic assessments and calculations
  • Existing process capacity assessments and basis of design development
  • Process equipment design
  • PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams)
  • P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
  • Mass/Energy balances Headloss calculations and pumping system analysis
  • Prepare documents such as Hazardous Area Classification and Layer of Protection Analysis (LoPA)
  • Participate in safety reviews including HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) and HAZID (Hazard Identification) assessments
  • Technical specifications and reports

Project Stages:

• Engage in all design stages including Feasibility Outline Detail and Construction Design ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other discipline teams both locally and nationwide to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and collaborators throughout the design and planning phases.
• Delegate tasks direct and oversee the work of others and act as a technical mentor to more junior staff.

Bid Support:

• Lead in the preparation and management of bids and proposals interfacing with clients to understand their needs and expectations.

Project Delivery:

• Ensure the delivery of quality designs within agreed budgets and timelines supporting a range of AECOMs clients including Severn Trent Water Yorkshire Water Wessex Water South West Water Southern Water Thames Water and Irish Water.

• Review and verify client deliverables including calculations drawings and technical reports to relevant standards and procedures.

AECOMs digital strategy is driving the adoption of global digital solutions internally in our design process to improve quality and consistency and streamline activities. You will help shape these digital offerings and use them on projects including BIM Projectwise intelligent P&IDs and AECOMs own tools developed in-house.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil mechanical electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures all the way from concept to completion. Here youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Extensive design experience in managing the technical delivery of large-scale water engineering projects with multi-disciplinary knowledge
• BEng or MEng in a related engineering field with experience in water and wastewater treatment
• Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Institution
• Proven experience in team leadership mentoring and line management.
• Experience of managing projects delegating tasks and technical mentoring.
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills between teams clients and stakeholders

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 At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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