Project Engineer (m/f/d) Brownfield Biogas/Biomethane

Job Description

VORN Bioenergy is a leading biomethane producer and project developer, with over 40 biogas projects delivered in Germany and beyond, including Europe’s first biomethane plant in 2006. We have delivered biomethane plant development, construction, management, and optimisation across a 130+ MW project portfolio in six European markets and has an additional 90+ MW additional development pipeline. We’re continuing to grow our project portfolio, expanding into new markets across Europe. Working at VORN means being an active part of the green energy transition. Join us our mission to unlock the potential of biomethane across Europe and beyond. Due to our dynamic growth, we are looking to strengthen the Engineering & Technology team at VORN Bioenergy as Project Engineer (m/f/d) Brownfield Biogas/Biomethane.

Your Responsibilities

You will work together with a motivated team for the design, construction and operation of biomethane projects. You will be our technical expert for brownfield projects and repowering of existing assets, consolidating the VORN’s pipeline of 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 be the responsible for site visits and assessments on brownfield projects. You will elaborate engineer reports of brownfield projects and assess all the technical requirements for re-powering. This includes some permitting topics and feedstock evaluation, consultation and recommendations.
• You will support the identification of best-in-class, project-specific equipment and technologies, preliminary design and specifications, detailed cost assessment, purchase and site delivery management, and support the commissioning.
• You will prepare conceptual design, technical specifications for tender documents, tender evaluations as well as conduct design reviews and supervision during fabrication, erection and commissioning of brownfield projects.
• You will assist the Engineering and Technology team for the effective consolidation of brownfield projects. 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 project engineering with many years of proven experience in biogas/biomethane.
• Be a very good in communication, 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 partners and suppliers. Knowledge of principles and practices, and functions on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Advanced level of German and Italian is mandatory, considering that these are the key markets for brownfield projects. You also dominate English for internal communication as the corporative language.
• 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 are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. All employment is decided based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Your contact person

We look forward to your application!

If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.

• Jennifer Weigert
• HR Manager
• +49 941 698730 559