Principal Environmental Engineer - Emissions Trading Scheme focus

About us

At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do.

Genesis Energies is a global business unit of Technip Energies, providing impartial, high-value advisory services for the energy industry. We have an unrivalled track record of bringing high-impact solutions to clients. As trusted advisors committed to a sustainable future, we have extensive experience working in true partnership with our clients while providing innovative, robust and sustainable solutions.

This is what differentiates Genesis in today’s market.

From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, spread across 15 countries, our people thrive in a dynamic, proactive business that’s balanced with a deep sense of environmental responsibility.

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the collaboration, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

What we are looking for

Due to expansion of the team, the Environment and ESG Team currently has a vacancy for a Principal Environmental Engineer with specialist knowledge related to the EU/UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) compliance. Workstreams typically relate to management of permit compliance for operating industrial sites as well as preparation of permit applications for new industrial developments onshore and offshore.

These regulations and associated guidance are regularly updated, and the role will require the ability to understand changes to complex permitting schemes and how to maintain compliance for our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting studies in this area as well as leading project teams to deliver ETS compliance for our clients.

If you enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative and flexible working environment and are experienced in the areas identified above then we would love to hear from you.

Whilst predominantly focused on delivering ETS management scopes, you will also have opportunities to grow your expertise in a variety of projects in the UK and overseas with a particular focus on energy efficiency, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work within the Environment and Sustainability Team, interfacing with the wider Genesis organisation through interactions with other discipline teams and providing environmental technical inputs on a variety of projects for public and private clients in the UK and overseas.

Provision of environmental engineering expertise with particular emphasis on emissions to air, energy management and decarbonisation.

Responsibilities include

• Taking a leading role managing the UK ETS projects and studies.
• Leading annual ETS compliance support including ongoing notifications and variations, verification support, heat sub-installation calculations etc.
• Working as part of a team to identify and assess opportunities for decarbonisation including flare management, methane reduction and renewable energy options, as required.
• Interaction with clients to ensure delivery of requirements to agreed scope, schedule and budget.
• Review of engineering design documentation and drawings in support of environmental studies, as required.
• Ability to plan and lead energy / emissions management workshops.

Required Skills

• University degree qualified in relevant engineering or science field.
• Hold strong and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of industrial emissions legislation and the UK/EU Emissions Trading Scheme, with proven track record of supporting and/or leading compliance activities.
• Strong time-management skills and therefore good planning and organisational abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written skills, with good attention to detail.
• Mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Ability to think innovatively.
• Commercial awareness.

Preferred Attributes

• Knowledge of oil and gas operations would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of environmental engineering techniques and solutions (pollution control and mitigation) preferred.
• Working knowledge of key atmospheric management requirements such as Emission Reduction Action Plans and OGMP2.0.
• ESOS experience, with Lead Assessor accreditation beneficial but not essential.

It is essential that applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year

Experience: 5 years required