Process Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers • Chapel Hill, NC

96d

About The Position

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity. Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 900 employees across 22 offices who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions. Recognized as a top engineering firm nationally, AEI is dedicated to enhancing the built environment through remarkable design and award-winning projects. As a Process Engineer I in our Chapel Hill office, you'll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Non-academic internship or co-op in process engineering.
• EIT certification (passed the FE exam) is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with piping systems and a variety of unit operations as applied to pharmaceutical, food, and chemical processing.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
• Ability to complete mass and energy balances.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions to various clients using a combination of people and technical skills.
• Work at different facilities and companies in the biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical markets.
• Develop P&ID's, create equipment and piping specifications, complete hydraulic sizing and heat transfer calculations.
• Attend design meetings and perform field surveys.
• Analyze process data and propose solutions.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Field vendor quotations and review vendor submittals.
• Engage in project roles that vary from consulting, design development, to commissioning and startup services.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Performance-based year-end bonus
• Flexible work environment
• Wellness resources
• Community-focused initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree