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VORN Bioenergy

Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d)

Join VORN Bioenergy as a Senior Project Engineer in Regensburg, Germany. Collaborate with a motivated team on biomethane projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Enjoy the opportunity to shape the energy transition and work in a diverse environment.
VORN Bioenergy
VORN Bioenergy
Regensburg, Germany   Hybrid   Full Time  UTC+01:00

VORN Bioenergy

Company Overview

VORN Bioenergy GmbH

Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

2003

Approximately 120 employees (as of 2023) (source: vornbioenergy.com). No public revenue figures for 2023 or later have been released; however, the operational plants generated around 140 GWh of biomethane annually from five German facilities by the end of 2022 (source: vornbioenergy.com).

What They Do

VORN Bioenergy focuses on the production of biomethane through the upgrading of biogas, utilizing agricultural residues, by-products such as olive press residues and sugar beet pulp, manure, silage, and organic waste through anaerobic digestion processes (source: vornbioenergy.com). The company offers services throughout the entire lifecycle of facilities: from project development, including permits and raw material procurement strategies with over 300 agricultural suppliers, to the construction and delivery of plants, and long-term operations management with digital real-time monitoring tools for technical, biological, and commercial optimization. Additionally, VORN integrates CO2 capture for liquefying food-grade CO2 and produces organic fertilizers from fermentation residues (source: vornbioenergy.com). Target markets include agriculture, the food industry (e.g., olive oil and sugar producers), local energy companies, industrial consumers, and energy traders, with biomethane being fed directly on-site or into natural gas networks (source: vornbioenergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Since 2003, VORN has implemented over 40 biogas and biomethane projects, including Europe’s first biomethane plant in 2006 and a portfolio of over 130 MW of managed plants across six European markets. The five operational German plants produced 140 GWh of biomethane annually by 2022 and avoided 13.16 ktCO2e emissions, equivalent to 4,000 gasoline cars (source: vornbioenergy.com). Ongoing major projects include eight biomethane plants in the Andalusian region of Spain for the world’s largest olive oil producer, converting pomace into biomethane and CO2 with fertilizer by-products; facilities utilizing sugar beet residues near German factories; a plant with 1,000 sm3/h in Ferrara, Italy (environmental permit secured, construction started in 2023); over nine additional Italian projects; and new developments in Spain through a partnership with Greenar (source: vornbioenergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, VORN announced its reopening under the new brand following its acquisition by GIG in February 2023, with the portfolio expanding from five German plants to enhanced pipelines. In 2023, environmental permits were secured, and construction of the project in Ferrara, Italy (1,000 sm3/h) began with Alvus; VORN Bioenergy Italia srl was established in 2024 following the acquisition of Alvus srl in October 2023, strengthening a pipeline of over 10 projects in Italy (source: bioenergy-news.com). Additionally, a partnership with Greenar for new developments in Spain was formed, and CO2 liquefaction in Brandis was initiated with Bright Renewables (two 70 m3 tanks, advanced controls) (source: bright-renewables.com).

Working There

VORN offers positions in project development (permits, raw material management), engineering and construction, agronomy, plant operations (technical, biological, commercial optimization with 24/7 digital support), asset management, and leadership roles such as co-managing director. Following the acquisition in 2022, the team grew significantly, and there is an ongoing recruitment program with open positions in 2023 (source: vornbioenergy.com). Hiring primarily takes place at the headquarters in Regensburg, with a new unit in Bolzano, Italy (VORN Bioenergy Italia), and potential expansion sites in Spain. The company culture emphasizes long-term partnerships with suppliers, innovation through interdisciplinary teams, and regional focus with local agricultural networks (source: inspiratia.com).

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Job Description

VORN Bioenergy is an innovative developer, constructor, and operator of biomethane plants. Among the more than 40 biogas projects it has delivered is Europe’s first biomethane facility, commissioned in 2006. The company’s core areas of operation include Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland. As a fast-growing enterprise, we are firmly committed to operating with zero emissions and to producing two terawatt-hours of biomethane annually by 2030. Working at VORN means playing an active role in shaping the energy transition. Join us in our mission to unlock the potential of biogas across Europe – and beyond.

We are looking to strengthen the Engineering & Technology team at VORN Bioenergy as Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d) Biogas/Biomethane.

Your Responsibilities

VORN Bioenergy is looking for a Project Engineering (Biogas/Biomethane) (m/w/d) to join our Engineering & Technology division. You will work together with a motivated team for the design, construction and operation of biomethane projects. You will be our interface with project development as the technical expert for the consolidation of our biomethane plants in Europe. The preferred location for the position is in Regensburg (Germany), with at least 2 working days per week in the headquarter. Other locations could be considered depending on the profile of the candidate.

  • You will assist the Engineering and Technology team for the effective consolidation of the biomethane plants that are under development, construction, and operation. You will ensure quality and deliveries within the agreed deadlines.
  • You will be the interface for project managers, assisting with specific and local engineering topics (permitting, drawings, documentation, etc.), scheduling and budgeting activities for the internal engineers and external contractors/consultants. You will coordinate the engineering activities between project managers (project development) and lead internal engineering management.
  • During late stage of projects, you will coordinate the detailed engineering activities with, assuring excellent skills for the implementation of the engineering standards and delivery the detailed engineering for construction. You will provide guidance to construction regarding contracts, engineering requirements, material coordination and overall project execution.
  • Be the lead to ensure the application of standards developed by engineering in the pipeline of projects (development, execution, and operation). You will be the responsible for documenting all the engineering work developed in your projects.
  • Manage project plans, project budgets and follow up and coordinate activities. Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes to project scope, budget and/or schedule.

Your Profile

  • Completed studies in the field of process engineering, chemical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or related fields.
  • Good knowledge in the field of process engineering. Previous experience working with engineering for biogas projects is required.
  • You have very good communication skills, able to evaluate the demands, select and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria. You always remains calm and professional in the event of conflict with colleagues or suppliers.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices, and functions on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Advanced level of English is mandatory. Other languages (Spanish, Polish, German and/or Italian) are a plus, consider that you might work with projects in one of these countries.
  • You are interested in renewable energy, you want to learn and you want to "step on the accelerator" with us.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We promote diversity and equality and therefore welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of nationality, ethnic, cultural or social background, gender, religion/belief, disability, age or sexual identity.

Your Contact at VORN

We look forward to your application! Please contact us if you have any questions.

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August 28, 2025

Full Time

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January 2, 2026

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VORN Bioenergy

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  •  Regensburg, Germany

Required experience in engineering for biogas projects

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