Senior Process Engineer

UDR Consulting Inc • Richland, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Process Engineer opportunity in Richland, WA. Our Federal group is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to support our growing work in the DOE and DOD. The successful candidate will have experience with nuclear system design, working with Safety Class or Safety Significant systems and working under a NQA-1 program, or have experience with energetics or explosives system design (synthesis, handling, mixing, and charging). They will also have experience applying nuclear, chemical or explosive-safety requirements into designs and experience in project execution, from initial process studies, support of project cost estimates, through detailed design into EPC project execution. A clear understanding of the steps of project development (e.g. front-end engineering design) and the level of detail required in each step of project development is expected. The role involves independently developing PFDs, P&IDs, completing equipment sizing and specifications, and developing instrument process data and specifications. Leadership ability at the discipline level on a multidiscipline project team is required. The candidate will develop process models with commercially available programs (Aspen, Hysys, ChemCAD) or by building custom models in Excel, and support business development efforts by developing engineering estimates and supporting proposal development. This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria, and devising new approaches to problems encountered. The position may require travel to support projects, estimated at 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years process engineering experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Chemical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years process engineering experience.
• Master Degree in Chemical Engineering and 6 years process engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoE or DoD Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• EPC project experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills include process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Responsibilities

• Have experience with nuclear system design, working with Safety Class or Safety Significant systems and working under a NQA-1 program or, Have experience with energetics or explosives system design. (synthesis, handling, mixing, and charging)
• Have experience applying nuclear, chemical or explosive-safety requirements into designs.
• Have experience in project execution, from initial process studies, support of project cost estimates, through detailed design into EPC project execution.
• Have a clear understanding of the steps of project development (e.g. front-end engineering design) and level of detail required in each step of project development.
• Independently develop PFDs, P&IDs, complete equipment sizing and specifications, develop instrument process data and specifications.
• Demonstrate leadership ability at the discipline level on a multidiscipline project team.
• Develop process models with commercially available programs (Aspen, Hysys, ChemCAD) or by building custom models in Excel.
• Support business development efforts by developing engineering estimates and supporting proposal development.
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• life
• vision
• disability insurance
• pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

What This Job Offers

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