Engineer II Process

Zachry Group•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is hiring a Process Engineer II to support its Design Centers in Houston or Corpus Christi, Texas. The engineer completes project-specific objectives on time under the direction of the Senior Process Engineer and works as an individual contributor on assigned projects. The role covers conventional process engineering work, with technical guidance available for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval required for proposed project plans. The position requires working in the company office and may also involve operating plants, warehouses, and construction sites. Site visits may require mobility on the ground and at heights, use of personal protective equipment, and work in moderate-to-high noise conditions. The role also involves communicating in person and through telephone, email, video chat, and software systems. The description notes that duties may include other related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Good active listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Information-ordering skills.
Complex problem-solving skills in STEM.
Critical thinking.
Attention to detail.
Problem sensitivity.
Judgment and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with process engineering computer software.
Strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Heat and Mass Balances (HMBs).
Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process/mechanical equipment datasheets.
Perform hydraulic analyses and calculations for piping systems.
Develop process simulations.
Calculate sizing and rating for equipment including pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
Develop line lists, specialty items lists, and piping tie-in lists.
Prepare instrument process datasheets.
Write Process Descriptions and Process Design Bases.
Devises approaches to problems, obtains technical guidance on unusual or complex problems, and seeks supervisory approval for proposed project plans.
Work competently in conventional aspects of the assigned subject matter or functional area.
Follow project responsibilities defined for the assigned project position and support projects as an individual contributor.
Participate in client PFD, P&ID, and Process Hazard Analysis reviews, including HAZID and HAZOP/LOPA.
Design relief systems, including contingency analysis, relief valve sizing, flare header design, and flare header analysis.
Present technical information to peers and/or clients for review and comment.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.