Process Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Generate Heat & Material Balances for process either by hand or using simulation software
- Assist in the development of piping and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) for the process including line sizing and developing control schemes
- Determine the process data needed for the sizing of instruments to be used in the process
- Determine the process data needed for the sizing of pumps to be used in the process
- Generate equipment specifications for vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, distillation columns, etc., and work with equipment vendors to obtain the required equipment needed for a project
- Assist with the development of equipment layout drawings
- Generate bid tabulation of equipment from vendor quotations
- Conduct safety studies for a process for the sizing of relief device
- Provide input as needed to other disciplines during project execution
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processes.
- Develop scopes of work
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot unique situations and develop appropriate responses
- Review inquiries and specifications to determine requirements
- Prepare conceptual designs and perform pump and heat exchanger calculations for estimating purposes
- Perform calculations for line sizes and review/create process flow diagrams (PFDs)
- Investigate the availability, pricing, and characteristics of products and equipment to be used in a given application
- Evaluate products and designs for best overall value or cost-saving alternates and efficiency
- Interface with engineers and drafting team to prepare designs, drawings, and specifications for proposals
- Interact with clients to identify the scope of supply, equipment design, and lead times
- Assist and field questions during the construction phase
- Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering
- M.S in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering, preferred
- 7 years working in a steel mill or other heavy industry facility
- 5 years in consulting engineering, preferred
- Industry contacts in process engineering are required
- P.E. license in the state of Alabama
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work in AutoCAD, Revit, and MathCAD is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Developing project budgets
- Ability to mentor young engineers, with success
- Willingness and ability to train others
- Construction support experience
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping