Senior Process Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:  The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of designs for process/ chemical systems within industrial facilities.

JOB DUTIES: 

• Proficient in designing piping systems that transport gases, chemicals, and liquids within the industrial facility. Selection of appropriate materials, sizing pipes, and ensuring efficient flow rates.


• Create detailed piping layouts.


• Develop process flow diagrams, process, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), system layout plans (optimizing space utilization and ensuring efficient workflow), equipment sizing and selection (such as pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers), and associated specification write-ups.


• Execute process design from conceptual design and criteria development through construction document production and provide engineering support during construction.


• Serve as lead process engineer for select projects, including supervising assigned mechanical drafting and engineering resources.


• Prepare cost estimates as needed for piping systems.


• Perform field observations and obtain information on existing conditions on select projects.


• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines, project management, system owners, vendors and contractors via phone, email, and live meetings.


• Perform engineering calculations and communicate on PC system.


• Design chemical process systems utilizing pressure loss and stress analysis programs.


• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process systems, and continue to broaden and deepen your own expertise in the process engineering and construction field.


• Contribute to monthly mechanical project controls reports.


• Actively identify and manage risk for clients and the company. 


• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.


• Support recruiting mechanical team


• Maintain membership and participate in select applicable local professional engineering society and encourage other mechanical engineers to do the sane.


• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.


• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.


• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.


• 10+ years of experience is required.


• PE is preferred.


• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is required.


• Knowledge of chemical process systems control philosophy including P&ID development.


• Experience with the design and engineering of systems that consist of fluid transfer, heat exchange, friction loss in piping systems, ultrapure/high purity water systems, specialty gas and chemical systems, solvent/acid/hazardous wastewater treatment systems or other related systems.


• Strong familiarity of piping materials and equipment required.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• 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 domestically and internationally.


• Familiarity with Lean design practices is preferred.


• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.


• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.


• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.