Process Engineer

Hargrove and Associates • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Process Engineer performs all aspects of complete process engineering designs under general supervision. The role develops process designs that meet client expectations and applicable standards and codes, with emphasis on safety, constructability, operability, and maintainability. It also supports project execution through design coordination, reviews, fieldwork, client-facing activities, and mentoring less experienced engineers.

The position requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering and at least three years of relevant industrial process design engineering experience. Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred. The candidate should have knowledge of chemical or biochemical process engineering, relevant equipment and design details, and process and hydraulic simulation tools. The role may involve travel for client presentations, project work, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.
• Basic knowledge of chemical or biochemical process engineering and related computer programs.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details for equipment, instrumentation, and piping.
• Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from vendor equipment data and drawings.
• Understanding of the skills and experience required to perform process engineering and design functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Virtual team skills and the ability to build cross-divisional relationships and provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic simulation software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, or SiNet.
• Working knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, or ProMax.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and apply safety concepts in process design.
• Establish design criteria and incorporate client requirements, estimate and scope bases, and design bases consistent with applicable standards and codes.
• Identify permitting requirements and communicate them to the project team.
• Understand project scope, specifications, and design criteria; advise the Lead Engineer of potential design or scope changes.
• Delegate work to engineers and designers according to their skills and experience, and provide follow-up support to ensure progress and quality.
• Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to maintain interdisciplinary alignment.
• Produce preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to project estimate needs; develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as needed.
• Use department standards, procedures, and guidelines to produce detailed design calculations and drawings, organized for efficient checking.
• Use designers efficiently and develop designs emphasizing construction, operability, and maintenance, while meeting client specifications and expectations.
• Check other engineers’ calculations, reports, and studies for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practices.
• Develop engineering and equipment specifications and monitor drawings for conformance with calculations and specifications.
• Assist designers with routine layout and detailing problems and ensure adequate information is provided for engineering drawings.
• Review fabrication drawings and vendor submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform fieldwork to gather process information, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
• Participate in professional society meetings and sales activities, including pre-bid meetings, client presentations, scope reviews, and proposal development.
• Travel as required for client presentations, project-related tasks, and training.
• Mentor less experienced process engineers and develop small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Other benefits for eligible Teammates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level