Senior Project Engineer (m/f/d)

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.