Process Engineer, Prin

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC•Hoover, AL

About The Position

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to serve as the technical authority for process engineering across complex EPC projects supporting power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission infrastructure, and industrial facilities. The role provides strategic technical leadership, establishes engineering standards, and serves as a subject matter expert for process systems throughout project development and execution. The Principal Process Engineer leads critical technical decisions, develops engineering solutions, mentors staff, and supports successful delivery of large-scale projects. The position works with executive leadership, clients, OEMs, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, while also supporting business growth and engineering excellence. The role leads process engineering from feasibility studies and conceptual design through FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. It oversees process system design, technical deliverables, regulatory support, project execution, client relations, and engineering team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum 15+ years of progressive process engineering experience in power generation, industrial, chemical, oil and gas, or EPC environments.
Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert on large-scale EPC projects.
Expert-level knowledge of power generation systems, gas turbine facilities, combined cycle power plants, reciprocating engine plants, water treatment systems, utility systems, and industrial process systems.
Advanced expertise in heat and mass balance development, hydraulic modeling, process simulation, equipment specification, and process optimization.
Proficiency with GT Pro, PIPE-FLO, Aspen Plus, AutoCAD Plant 3D, P&ID software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Extensive knowledge of industry codes, standards, regulations, and engineering best practices.
Exceptional technical leadership and decision-making abilities, communication and presentation skills, and client-facing skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence organizational strategy.
Strong mentoring, coaching, team development, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical excellence; strong business acumen and strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience supporting combined cycle power generation facilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the highest-level process engineering technical authority for power generation and industrial EPC projects.
Establish and maintain process engineering standards, procedures, best practices, and design methodologies.
Provide technical oversight and guidance for multiple concurrent projects, resolve complex technical issues, and review and approve critical deliverables and design decisions.
Support strategic planning and technology selection, and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.
Lead process engineering activities across feasibility studies, conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction support, commissioning, and startup.
Represent process engineering on major EPC projects and client engagements; oversee discipline scope, schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
Support project execution strategies and risk management, provide executive-level technical support for project reviews and client presentations, and collaborate with project management and engineering leadership.
Lead development and optimization of process systems for power plants, reciprocating engine facilities, renewable energy projects, BESS, and industrial process facilities.
Perform and review plant-wide heat and mass balances; direct design and optimization of water treatment, cooling water, service water, air, chemical dosing, wastewater, fuel gas conditioning, and gas treatment systems.
Lead advanced hydraulic analyses and process simulations; review and approve equipment specifications and system designs.
Provide expertise in material selection, corrosion control, and chemical compatibility evaluations.
Oversee development and approval of PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, design basis documents, equipment lists, line lists, and technical specifications.
Lead HAZOP studies, design reviews, constructability reviews, and operability assessments.
Ensure integration across process, piping, instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines, and establish quality assurance standards for process deliverables.
Provide technical leadership for environmental permitting and regulatory compliance; support emissions evaluations and compliance concerning air quality, wastewater discharge, chemical storage, and environmental regulations.
Interface with environmental consultants, permitting agencies, and regulatory stakeholders.
Support proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, business development, and technical sales initiatives.
Build client relationships and represent Quanta Power Solutions at industry conferences, technical committees, and professional organizations.
Support strategic partnerships with OEMs, vendors, and other industry stakeholders.
Mentor Process Engineers, provide technical training and professional development, and support recruitment, workforce planning, and team development.
Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence; advise engineering leadership and executive management.