Process Engineer I

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Decatur, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is generally responsible for performing routine designs of less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods, under direct supervision. Primary responsibilities include promoting a culture of safety in process design, utilizing department standards, assisting in conceptual layouts and cost studies, producing preliminary designs and material take-offs, performing detail design calculations and sketches, designing for efficient material use and ease of construction, resolving routine layout and detailing problems, and consulting with other disciplines to ensure smooth information flow. The position also requires willingness to travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Up to 1 year of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum or biochemical process design engineering.
Basic knowledge of chemical/biochemical process design engineering and chemical/biochemical process computer programs.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Developing virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships, and supporting interoffice execution with direct supervision.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of CAD software preferred, either AutoCAD and/or Microstation.

Responsibilities

Promoting the culture of working safely and applying safety related concepts into process design.
Familiarity with and utilizing department standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
Assisting in developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
Assisting in producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
Assisting in producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.
Assisting in producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
Assisting the design groups in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
Willing to travel as required for on-site work, project meetings, or training opportunities.