Graduate Process Engineer

Creating a better tomorrow

Do you have a keen interest in engineering and sustainability and want to be part of a global community unlocking the world’s biggest challenges for a cleaner, fairer and healthier tomorrow?  What if you could be involved in technical solutions to improve the environment and help us in our mission to create a sustainable future? 

Join #TeamWood

If this is something that you are passionate about then join Wood.  We’re recruiting Graduate Process Engineers to become part of our talented Sustainable Infrastructure team.

Join our quest to unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges

Wood has a long established and evolving business delivering environmental and engineering consultancy and advice to clients within the UK and worldwide.  Our work covers a broad range of sectors and clients such as water, waste, sustainable infrastructure, environment, green energy and municipal with a focus on delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment, flooding, waste recycling and sustainable energy to name a few.  There are plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons and support Wood’s purpose of unlocking solutions to deliver a net-zero future and enable a more sustainable, resilient and liveable world.

You belong here

We are looking for graduates with a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading global consultancy.  You will be highly numerate, have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and can apply your skills whilst working with a diverse range of clients and projects.  You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team and will experience a challenging and fulfilling working environment.  We will support your development to chartered or incorporated status with IChemE or CIWEM, gaining experience in several areas and developing you to your full potential.

What might you do in a typical week?

• Working within multi-discipline project teams helping us deliver effective and professional services
• Providing technical input to projects including organising and managing site-based investigations, analysing data and managing project tasks
• Interacting with senior process engineers who will provide guidance and review as you:
  • Undertake process calculations and modelling guided by our subject matter experts
  • Undertake basis of design, capturing purpose, context and conceptual design for the project and individual units
  • Design studies, developing and assessing solutions using multi criteria decision tools (MCDA)
  • Prepare block flow diagrams, P&ID and heat and material balances
  • Estimate utilities and chemical consumption
  • Prepare equipment process data sheets, sizing and defining major equipment and safeguarding systems
  • Provide input to operating philosophies, commissioning, operating and shutdown procedures
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers
  • Participate in design reviews and HAZOP meetings
• Supporting senior engineers and project managers in client (internal or external) discussions during coordination meetings, progress updates or project reviews
• Utilise quality assurance systems to help ensure the efficient execution of a project

You will hold, or be expecting to graduate this year with one of the following (or equivalent) qualifications:

• MEng (Hons) degree in Process/Chemical or Environmental Engineering accredited by IChemE or CIWEM

Some experience is desirable but not necessary.  However, we would like to know if you can demonstrate:

• A positive and proactive approach
• A good technical understanding of process engineering principles, including treatment processes, mass balances, HAZOP studies and use of a mathematical approach to problem solving by calculation where appropriate
• A willingness to visit operational and construction sites as required – ideally you should be in possession of a valid UK driving license
• Respect for your own and others safety and to act in a safe manner

Some knowledge of design tools and software such as Aspen, AutoCAD, Plant3D or similar design packages is desirable but not essential.

How can we support you?

You will have access to our Developing Professional’s Network (DPN) that brings together young professionals under the key themes of Connect, Learn and Grow.  The DPN aims:

• to promote networking opportunities with others and exposure to Wood leaders
• to improve your knowledge of Wood’s services and where the business is heading
• to provide support to your personal and professional development

Networking, participation in charity events, responding to business challenges from the leadership team, lunch and learn sessions, participation in STEM events and developing University and Institutional links are just some of the activities that take place.

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.