Senior Process Engineer - Hybrid

Stantec • Plymouth, MN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will support clients and be responsible for process design throughout the project life cycle, from initial project definition through commissioning and start-up. You will contribute individually to process design and may oversee other engineers’ design activities. The position has internal reporting to the group manager and project-related reporting relationships with project managers. While the role has no direct reports, it includes overseeing team members on project activities.

The position focuses on process and related mechanical utility (PMU) systems, including technical proposals, project budgets and schedules, coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams, quality assurance, and mentoring. The role is intended to commute as needed to the Plymouth, Minnesota office, with potential for partial or full remote work in or out of state for the right candidate.

The work is primarily in an environmentally controlled office, with most time spent at a computer workstation. The position may involve occasional carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 20 pounds; extended sitting; and periods of standing and walking. The employee may need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Regional travel and short overnight trips may be required.

Stantec describes itself as a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, working on issues including climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing cities and infrastructure.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant design experience with PMU systems, preferably in the design services industry.
• Extensive experience developing technical documents for PMU systems, including design memorandums, mass and energy balances, flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of design codes, standards, and best practices applicable to PMU systems, including NFPA and ASME.
• Experience with front-end loading (FEL) or similar stage-gate engineering approaches.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients and project team members, with a strong customer service attitude.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and conduct short overnight trips or other travel as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with oilseed processing, food plants, or renewable natural gas (RNG).
• Experience working on projects exceeding $50 million in total installed costs.
• Active Professional Engineer licensure in good standing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of technical proposals.
• Design process and related mechanical utility (PMU) systems, both as an individual contributor and by overseeing a project team.
• Develop and maintain hourly budgets for PMU-related project work.
• Contribute to developing and updating schedules for PMU-related project work.
• Work with clients, team members from other disciplines, and project managers to execute projects.
• Ensure quality assurance of PMU-related work and follow other project procedures.
• Mentor junior team members by sharing engineering knowledge and problem-solving approaches.
• Travel regionally and take short overnight trips as needed.

What This Job Offers

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