Senior Process Engineer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work. At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future. As a Senior Process Engineer in our Chapel Hill office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil) from an ABET accredited program
8+ years of experience in a consulting environment designing Chemical Process systems or leading design projects in the biopharmaceutical industry
Experience with communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization
Knowledge and experience with piping systems and a variety of unit operations as applied to pharmaceutical, food, and chemical processing
Understanding of applicable design codes, standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them
Strong spoken and written communications skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes
Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Effective working individually and within team environments

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical validation process
Experience with CIP/SIP systems

Responsibilities

Develop P&ID’s, equipment and piping specifications
Complete hydraulic sizing and heat transfer calculations
Attend design meetings
Perform field surveys
Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Field vendor quotations and review vendor submittals
Project roles will vary from pure consulting to performing detailed design, commissioning, and startup services based on project requirements