Sr. Process Engineer (Pulp & Paper) - Raleigh, NC

S&B Houston•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&B is seeking a Process Engineer to support its Raleigh, NC team, with a focus on the Pulp and Paper industry. The role requires competency in conventional process engineering and independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard process engineering methods and procedures. The engineer will contribute to project work in a collaborative engineering, procurement, and construction environment. The position requires significant experience as a lead process engineer on capital projects and broad process/design engineering expertise. Relevant design areas include material handling, recycled fibers, pulping and bleaching, papermaking, and power and recovery systems. Direct paper machine design experience is strongly preferred. The role may include providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers or specialists. Work is normally performed in a business office with moderate noise. Occasional visits or temporary assignments at operating plants or construction sites may involve outdoor weather, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles. The position offers competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program; specific benefit details are not listed.

Requirements

Normally requires at least a four-year degree in Chemical Engineering and/or Pulp and Paper Engineering.
Requires a minimum of 10–20 years’ experience in Process/Design Engineering or a related functional area, or equivalent working knowledge and experience.
Requires considerable experience using various computer software packages and automated engineering and design tools.
Significant experience as a lead process engineer on capital projects is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from clients, managers, designers, and engineers.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Occasional field trips require normal hearing; ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance; clear close and distance vision; depth perception; and ability to focus.
Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a paper mill environment.
Registration as a licensed professional engineer, or willingness to obtain registration.
Direct paper machine design experience, including specifications and calculations.
WinGEMS process modeling.
TAPPI paper machine drive studies.
Headbox replacement project experience.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients’ technical staff to develop acceptable processes and control features.
Visit existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
Prepare equipment specifications.
Communicate process design to clients and other design disciplines.
Participate in process safety reviews.
Prepare operators’ instruction manuals.
Participate in preparing contract proposals.
May provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers or specialists.