Process Engineer III

CRB•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

The Process Engineer III is responsible for leading the design for a defined scope of a project such as an area or series of unit operations or systems. The Process Engineer III is responsible for managing the scope, budget and schedule under their purview. The unit operations, area and systems could range from small to medium size projects of a complexity commensurate with the experience level. The Process Engineer III is expected to communicate effectively and frequently with the client to identify the design requirements, translate those requirements into scope, and document the open issues, project decisions and actions required to consistently advance the design. The individual is expected to be able identify departures from contracted scope, changes to design direction and to elevate, as required, to the Discipline Lead or Project Manager.

Requirements

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in a discipline-specific field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operating company or design firm within a related industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate knowledge of applicable industry and regulatory guidance, as well as statutory building codes

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering tasks with limited supervision
Experience coordinating and managing design efforts within a project team, including collaboration with construction trade partners and vendors
Experience supporting construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development, and construction progress reporting
Basic experience with commissioning, startup, qualification, and/or troubleshooting of process systems

Responsibilities

Leading the design for a defined scope of a project such as an area or series of unit operations or systems.
Managing the scope, budget and schedule under their purview.
Communicating effectively and frequently with the client to identify the design requirements, translate those requirements into scope, and document the open issues, project decisions and actions required to consistently advance the design.
Identifying departures from contracted scope, changes to design direction and elevating as required to the Discipline Lead or Project Manager.
Frequently communicating and coordinating with internal and external architects and engineers, clients, construction managers, trade partners and vendors.
Managing multiple complex tasks, establishing priorities and directing the work of others.
Working independently or at the direction of the Lead Engineer or Project Manager.
Continuing development of internal and external technical networks.
Establishing trusted relationships with clients, vendors and other external counterparts.
Supporting activities outside of their team such as Technical Advancement, Vertical Markets and other leadership opportunities.
Supporting the generation of deliverables or participating in activities which require more experience, deeper understanding or involve more complexity such as: Technical Bid Tabulations, Vendor Package Management, Factory Acceptance Testing, Risk Assessments, HAZOP/HCCP/Etc., 3D Model Review and Coordination, Prepare Sequence of Operations and review Functional Specifications.
Participating in cross-discipline squad checks and discipline checks for small projects of intermediate complexity and driving overall project quality.
Providing mentorship to junior discipline and design staff.
Leading project system design programming and planning with support from Lead or Senior Engineer.