Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited school
10+ years of heavy industrial experience in design or process engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia preferred
Experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or bio-processing industries is a plus
Project management experience and multidiscipline consulting exposure
Knowledge of process safety and relevant assessments
Familiarity with industry codes like ASME and API
Responsibilities
Perform engineering duties on assigned projects including equipment specifications and HVAC design
Lead the engineering and design process from project inception to completion
Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Size and specify process equipment such as pumps and heat exchangers
Review equipment submittals for accuracy and ensure compliance with specifications
Develop and verify mass and energy balances for projects
Interface directly with customers and coordinate project scopes
Compile detailed project estimates covering engineering and construction costs
Implement innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Benefits
Competitive health care benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible work schedules foster work-life balance
401K match and contributions
Paid overtime and performance-based bonuses
Tuition reimbursement for professional growth
Full Job Description
Currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Senior Process Engineer. This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia (Richmond, VA area).
Key Requirements & Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing engineering duties on assigned projects including equipment specifications, process piping, material handling and conveying, HVAC, and other mechanically related engineering and design.
Manage the engineering and design process from inception to completion. This includes: leading projects, work planning, directing and overseeing designers and engineers assigned to your projects, design reviews (both internal and with client), and checking deliverables (calculations, drawings, technical reports)
Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited school
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare PFDs and P&IDs
Size and specify typical process equipment such as pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, chillers, condensers, mixers, distillation and absorption columns, etc.
Perform calculations to size and specify process, service and utility piping systems
Perform calculations to size and specify safety relief devices
Review equipment submittals for accuracy and validate against specifications
Develop and/or verify mass and energy balances
Maintain familiarity with various industrial codes such as ASME and API
Visit customer sites for field work
Direct customer interface and coordination
Develop detailed scopes of work
Compile detailed project estimates (project, engineering and construction)
Manage scope, schedule, and budget
Manage the engineering and design process from inception to completion. This includes: leading projects, work planning, directing and overseeing designers, design reviews (both internal and with client), and checking deliverables (calculations, drawings, technical reports)
Exercise innovative cost efficiency approaches in the project design to reduce construction costs and increase productivity
Job Requirements:
Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from ABET accredited school
10+ years of heavy industrial experience in a design or process engineering role.
Virginia Professional Engineer preferred but not required
Must have heavy industrial experience, experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or bio-processing industries is a plus
Project management experience
Experience working in a multidiscipline engineering consulting firm
Process safety experience (PHAs, HAZOPs, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Inherently Safer Design, Documentation to support process safety, etc.)
Current working knowledge of safety relief device code requirements, calculations, sizing and system design procedures
Current working knowledge of chemical engineering principles with an emphasis on fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, and thermodynamics
Working knowledge of Aspen or HYSIS
Must be technically sound, and be willing to mentor junior engineers
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be results oriented
Must be a team player
Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
Must be US citizen, have a Valid U.S. Driver's License, Clear Background, Pass a Drug test
Benefits: We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, 401K match, paid overtime, performance based bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $120k-$150k with a 10% discretionary bonus target.
