Senior Process Engineer

the Client•Richland, WA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Federal group is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to support our growing work in the DOE and DOD. 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. The candidate must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered. The position may require travel to support projects, estimated at 25%.

Requirements

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 perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoE or DoD Security Clearance
7 years of process engineering experience (with Bachelor's Degree path) or 6 years (with Master's Degree path)
Experience with nuclear system design working with Safety Class or Safety Significant systems and working under a NQA-1 program, OR experience with energetics or explosives system design (synthesis, handling, mixing, and charging)
Experience applying nuclear, chemical, or explosive-safety requirements into designs
Experience in project execution, from initial process studies through detailed design into EPC project execution
Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills including process simulation software (i.e., Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI)
EPC project experience
Prior work in NQA-1 environments
Experience with glovebox design
Experience with nuclear fuel processing facilities
Exposure to HALEU (High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium)
DOE and/or DOD project experience
Prior work in NQA-1 environments
Hands-on nuclear design experience
Direct work with specialized containment systems (gloveboxes)
Experience with nuclear fuel processing facilities
Exposure to HALEU (High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium)

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
Coordinate with and guide junior staff, providing mentorship responsibilities as a senior-level team member