Graduate Process Engineer

Anaergia•Carlsbad, CA

14d

About The Position

About Us: Anaergia (TSX: ANRG) is a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the production of clean energy and the conversion of waste streams to resources. Through a proven portfolio of proprietary technological solutions, Anaergia maximizes the generation of renewable energy, diversion of waste from landfill, and reduction of greenhouse gases for customers across the municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, and through its multiple subsidiaries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Anaergia is trusted at more than 1,600 installations globally. Job Goal: The Process Engineer (PE) represents the technical aspects of all of Anaergia’s projects. The PE is responsible for providing technical deliverables in support of the Business Development of all Anaergia Projects from the origination phase through contract negotiation and handover to the Anaergia Project Execution Team, and through the commission and operation of Anaergia’s Facilities. The PE must take an integrated view of the project and ensure that Anaergia’s best practices and standards are applied to all project deliverables, resulting in a consistent, coordinated technical approach across all projects. The PE is also responsible for meeting deadlines and quality requirements effectively, while allocating resources efficiently. The PE will directly report to the Director of Process Engineering, with the main interfaces being with other departments, including Business Development, Project Engineering, and Plant Operations.

Requirements

Education Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline.
Preferred degrees include Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Experience 0 to 2 years of relevant experience or studies
Competencies Read architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems.
Knowledge of Visio, Word, SharePoint, and Expert Knowledge of MS
Ability to use CAD software
Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Outstanding presentation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize
High energy, self-motivated, goal-focused

Nice To Haves

A master’s Degree or other advanced degree is desired.

Responsibilities

All tasks below for the Graduate Process Engineer are accomplished under the direct supervision of a Process Engineer II or III, or another technical lead on the project, as defined. A Graduate Process Engineer may function as a technical lead on a project under the direct supervision of a PE II or III.
Basic & detailed Design Engineering activities for the assigned project(s) in Anaerobic Digestion Plants, Municipal Solid Waste, Biogas Treatment & Biogas Upgrading, etc., in accordance with the Company's established procedures.
Develop and review conceptual designs.
Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Process engineering calculations, including heat and material balances.
Basis of design process scope documents.
Participate in project review meetings with all stakeholders.
Review and advise on equipment layouts.
Perform Process equipment sizing calculations, develop specifications and data sheets using Anaergia standard details and templates for major project equipment.
Develop Equipment, instrument, valve, line, and specialty items lists.
Interface with other internal engineering disciplines to ensure a coordinated design and complete engineering deliverables.
Accountable for the successful completion of assigned engineering tasks and preparation of engineering deliverables.
Interface with plant operations to perform biological commissioning, resolve technical issues, and monitor process information to assist with plant optimization.
Perform lab tests and manage pilot projects