Assistant Process Engineer - Cary, NC

EAD Corporations; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EAD Engineering is seeking an Assistant Process Engineer to support process design in industrial facilities. You will help prepare PFDs, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and design calculations under experienced engineers’ guidance.

Responsibilities include coordinating documentation, interfacing with vendors and clients, and contributing to environmental compliance and project quality. Travel and field verification may be required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Foundational knowledge of process engineering principles.
• Commitment to obtaining EIT within 12 months and licensure progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and team.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specs, calculations, and monitor compliance with codes and standards.
• Develop process heat and material balances and basic design calculations.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and supporting docs.
• Coordinate process design documentation and quality standards.
• Interface with vendors, clients, and project team.
• Support field verification, environmental compliance, and permit discussions.
• Assist in business development and cross-discipline reviews.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Self-starter

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CHEMCAD

Aspen

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!

Join one of the United States' most progressive and innovative construction, automation, and engineering service firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food and beverage, life sciences, specialty chemical, consumer goods and parcel and logistics. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities.

EAD Engineering is looking for an Assistant Process Engineer for projects in industrial and processing facilities. The Assistant Process Engineer supports the design, documentation, verification, and coordination of safe, reliable, and buildable process designs. This role builds the technical foundation, field skills, analytical capabilities, and client-facing experience needed for professional licensure while contributing to accurate work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and EAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and EAD standards
• Develop process heat and material balances and perform foundational process design calculations under the direction of experienced engineers
• Develop coordinated process engineering documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment data sheets, calculations, and supporting design documentation
• Develop proficiency in EAD process design, PFD and P&ID, documentation, and quality standards
• Communicate with process equipment vendors
• Participate in field verification, measurement, and documentation activities
• Consult on environmental compliance issues and permitting
• Participate in discipline-specific and company-wide business development
• Interface with clients, vendors, construction administrators and project team
• Perform and document technical design reviews with other disciplines on the project team to produce the highest level of quality
• Responsible for adhering to all EAD's safety standards and practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Knowledge of process engineering fundamentals
• Commitment to obtain EIT certification within the first 12 months of employment
• Commitment to progress toward Professional Engineer licensure
• Possess organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, vendors and in-house staff
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets including macros
• Ability to troubleshoot process & operational problems and provide solutions
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Certification and Skills

• Prior process engineering experience from a Co-op or internship preferred
• Experience with Aspen or CHEMCAD process simulation software preferred
• AutoCAD experience a plus

Working Conditions

• Office, plant, or client site environment*
• Ability to sit and work at computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs/ladders multiple times a day and/or work in tight spaces in extreme conditions
• May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment*
• Office, Commercial and/or Industrial setting with the potential of exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals*
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.*
• Periodic weekend, holiday or evening work as needed
• Travel required

*EAD will provide training, administrative/engineering controls, and personal protective equipment as necessary.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.

EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer