Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Engineer II

American Bureau of Shipping • Spring, TX

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About The Position

The PRD Engineer analyzes overpressure scenarios, performs relief calculations, and develops pressure relief device designs to protect process systems and equipment. The role includes sizing and specifying relief valves and rupture discs, verifying compliance with applicable codes and standards, preparing technical documentation, and supporting process safety and design review activities. Engineering reviews and analyses are performed under minimal supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager, applying conventional knowledge in the relevant engineering field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, mathematics, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience working with pressure relief devices, pressure vessels, and process safety systems.
• Strong understanding of pressure relief calculations, relief valve sizing, overpressure scenarios, fluid dynamics, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to gain, retain, and demonstrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge.
• Ability to listen actively to client needs, understand context, and evaluate shared information.
• Ability to accept and support change to meet client needs.
• Understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business, with the ability to take action to drive results.
• Ability to build and use rapport with senior team members and colleagues.
• Must take responsibility for actions and behaviors, acknowledge and learn from mistakes, understand assigned responsibilities, and remain accountable for commitments.
• Must be dependable, consistent, and actively participate in daily activities.
• Ability to produce the expected quantity and quality of work.
• Ability to organize, plan, and manage time and tasks effectively.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• U.S. citizenship is required for roles supporting government contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pressure relief analysis, flare-system design, and documentation.
• Professional or chartered engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans to understand scope, schedule, and assigned work.
• Identify and quantify overpressure scenario relief-rate requirements and evaluate relief-system capacities.
• Verify the adequacy of relief and flare-system design and installation.
• Prepare written documents, reports, and presentations for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
• Develop an understanding of technical requirements and challenges and suggest opportunities to improve day-to-day effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participate in client and team meetings.
• Track and accurately report hours spent on projects.
• Work with individuals at all levels, contribute to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
• Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including PPO and HD plans.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Disability leave programs.
• Parental leave program.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation time.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), including personal wellness and work-life services.
• 401(k) plan with a company match, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level