Principal Engineer - Energy Conversion

Overview

Lead high-impact energy conversion projects, overseeing design, modelling, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• design modelling
• feasibility study
• due diligence
• technical leadership
• client interaction

Tasks

-Support business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and technical strategy. -Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with process, mechanical, electrical, and civil teams. -Lead and deliver high-impact projects across energy conversion technologies—from conventional thermal power to next-generation renewable and bioenergy systems. -Apply your expertise to power generation, energy storage, waste-to-energy and hybrid system projects. -Drive the design, performance modelling, and feasibility analysis of energy generation and storage systems. -Provide technical leadership on major project deliverables, mentoring junior engineers and interfacing with clients at senior levels. -Conduct and manage technical due diligence, feasibility studies, process evaluations, and system integration reviews for utility-scale and industrial clients.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• aspen plus
• thermodynamics
• energy cycles
• project leadership
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Demonstrated success in project leadership, including client engagement and multi-disciplinary coordination. -A solid understanding of energy conversion cycles (e.g. Rankine, Brayton, combined cycle, ORC, etc.). -Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with a relevant institution (e.g. IMechE, IChemE). -Strong grasp of technical due diligence, conceptual design, and lifecycle project development in the energy sector. -Strong foundation in thermodynamics, energy systems modelling, and process engineering. -Proven experience with power plant performance analysis and simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus, EBSILON, Thermoflex, or similar). -A degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Energy Engineering (or related discipline). -10+ years of relevant experience in energy generation and conversion projects (e.g. power plants, renewables, WtE, CHP, hydrogen, biofuels).

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Benefits

-Flexible, team-led working model that respects your life outside work. -Clear career pathways—whether your passion lies in technical excellence, client leadership, or people management. -The chance to be part of a company committed to diversity, sustainability, and ethical leadership. -Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (pension, medical, income protection, enhanced parental leave, and more). -Up to 25 days annual leave + option to buy up to 4 additional weeks. -Access to our Employee Network Groups and tools to support your mental health and wellbeing.

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

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