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Astute's Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build and operate assets. They're looking to recruit an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support with their expanding portfolio.

The Senior Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary (depending on experience), pension, private health and dental care.

If you're an experienced Design Engineer and are looking to work for an established and growing business, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Design Engineer role

Reporting to the Lead Technical Design Manager you will:

Carry out technical feasibility study till final completion of the projects and hand over including detailed design
Production of Technical Specification of all major packages required for a typical AD plant
Preparation of Process flow diagram, Process calculations, P&IDs, Plant control philosophy (FDS), Cause and Effect analysis and all other supporting technical information (including Line list /Valve list/Instrument list /Equipment list /similar)
Reviewing scopes of Balance of Plant - Both Mechanical and Electrical system of the complete AD plant
Technical support during procurement, commissioning. Performance Acceptance Test and final handover
Active participation during HAZID, HAZOP/ SIL meetings
Supporting and updating Design Risk register and CDM Risk register
Actively using design software, AutoCAD and other modelling packages
Review 3D CAD model and ALM assessment
Technical inputs during design and engineering review and progress meetings
Liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, site installations and construction teams as required
Detailed technical review of technical documentation received from different suppliers -for typical AD plant
Compile final technical documentation including "As built" drawings, test sheets, datasheet into O&M manuals
Managing/ reviewing the production of QA documentation including FAT /SAT documentation
Other Duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or similar
Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Senior Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams in anaerobic digestion or biomethane sector
5 to 10 years' experience in Anaerobic Digestion, biogas/biomethane, and biomethane injection
Good understanding of boundary conditions including electro-mechanical features for major packages
Understanding regulations and guidance for Biomethane, CO2 capture, DSEAR regulations
Good knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling experience
Experience in CFD modelling will be added advantage
Good IT skills including experience on Microsoft Project
Will to commute to projects nationwide, including head office in Peterborough

Salary and benefits of the Senior Design Engineer role

A competitive salary depending on experience
Private health and dental care
Additional benefits discussed at interview
The chance to join an expanding business

INDREN

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