Process Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Columbus, OH

10d

About The Position

The Process Engineer performs all aspects of complete process engineering designs under general supervision. The role establishes design criteria and develops process designs that comply with client requirements and applicable standards and codes, while emphasizing safety, construction ease, operability, and maintainability. The engineer coordinates with project teams and other disciplines, delegates and checks work, supports designers, reviews vendor submittals, and provides field and construction support as needed. The position also contributes to estimates, conceptual layouts, cost studies, calculations, drawings, specifications, procurement inquiries, and project proposals. It includes client-facing and business-development activities, travel as required, mentoring less experienced engineers, and preparing work-sharing packages for interoffice support.

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.
Complete understanding of the skills and experience required to perform process engineering and design functions.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships and provide interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.
Working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Promote safe work practices and incorporate safety concepts into process design.
Establish design criteria using client requirements, scope and design bases, and applicable state, local, and federal standards and codes; identify and communicate permitting requirements.
Understand project scope, specifications, and design criteria, and advise the Lead Engineer of potential design or scope changes.
Delegate work according to engineers’ and designers’ skills and experience, and follow up to support progress and quality.
Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to maintain inter-disciplinary alignment.
Produce preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to project estimate levels; develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as needed.
Use department standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Prepare organized design calculations and drawings, and use designers efficiently in drawing development.
Develop designs that meet client specifications and emphasize ease of construction, operability, and maintenance.
Check other engineers’ calculations, reports, and studies for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practices.
Produce engineering and equipment specifications and monitor drawings for conformance with calculations and specifications.
Assist designers with routine layout and detailing problems and provide sufficient information for completion of 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 tasks, and training.
Mentor less experienced process engineers and develop small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.
Develop bid packages for process engineering purchase inquiries when applicable; the posting notes this function is reserved for Mechanical Engineers in the Atlanta office.