Assistant Process Engineer - Cary, NC
About The Position
Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative construction, automation, and engineering service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, life sciences, specialty chemical, consumer goods and parcel and logistics. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities. EAD Engineering is looking for an Assistant Process Engineer for projects in industrial and processing facilities. The Assistant Process Engineer supports the design, documentation, verification, and coordination of safe, reliable, and buildable process designs. This role builds the technical foundation, field skills, analytical capabilities, and client-facing experience needed for professional licensure while contributing to accurate work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and EAD standards.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Knowledge of process engineering fundamentals
- Commitment to obtain EIT certification within the first 12 months of employment
- Commitment to progress toward Professional Engineer licensure
- Possess organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, vendors and in-house staff
- Proficient with Excel spreadsheets including macros
- Ability to troubleshoot process & operational problems and provide solutions
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Prior process engineering experience from a Co-op or internship preferred
- Experience with Aspen or CHEMCAD process simulation software preferred
- AutoCAD experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and EAD standards
- Develop process heat and material balances and perform foundational process design calculations under the direction of experienced engineers
- Develop coordinated process engineering documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment data sheets, calculations, and supporting design documentation
- Develop proficiency in EAD process design, PFD and P&ID, documentation, and quality standards
- Communicate with process equipment vendors
- Participate in field verification, measurement, and documentation activities
- Consult on environmental compliance issues and permitting
- Participate in discipline-specific and company-wide business development
- Interface with clients, vendors, construction administrators and project team
- Perform and document technical design reviews with other disciplines on the project team to produce the highest level of quality
- Responsible for adhering to all EAD's safety standards and practices
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Training
- Administrative/engineering controls
- Personal protective equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
