Associate Process Engineer - Cary, NC

EAD Corporations; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EAD Engineering in Cary, NC is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to join our growing team on industrial and processing facility projects. You will independently execute design, documentation, equipment sizing, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, while applying sound engineering judgment to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements include a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 3+ years of experience, PE license or plan to obtain, and strong communication; travel and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in industrial facilities.
• PE licensure or plan to obtain within 18 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specs, calculations, and monitor compliance.
• Develop process heat and material balances and sizing calculations.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, equipment data sheets and design docs.
• Coordinate with vendors and document recommendations.
• Lead process engineering workstreams and projects.
• Ensure safety standards and EAD practices.
• Support business development and client coordination.
• Perform design reviews with multi-discipline teams.

Skills

Process engineering

Industrial facilities

Communication skills

Project coordination

Excel (macros)

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Aspen CHEMCAD

Microsoft Office

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 firms. EAD supports clients' projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food, pharmaceuticals and parcel. 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 Associate Process Engineer for projects in industrial and processing facilities. The Associate Process Engineer independently executes process engineering design, documentation, equipment sizing, and multidisciplinary coordination activities. This role applies to sound engineering judgment to develop safe, reliable, buildable, and cost-effective process solutions while expanding technical expertise, client relationships, and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and EAD standards
• Independently develop process heat and material balances, equipment sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations, utility demand analyses, and supporting process design calculations with minimal oversight
• Develop complete and coordinated process documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment data sheets, calculations, and supporting design documentation
• Coordinate with process equipment vendors, evaluate technical information, and document equipment recommendations
• Perform process design calculations
• Consult on environmental compliance issues and permitting
• Participate in discipline-specific and company-wide business development
• Lead assigned process engineering workstreams or small projects, including coordination of scope, schedule, budgeted hours, quality, and technical deliverables
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, construction administrators, and multidisciplinary project teams; develop technical recommendations, communicate design decisions, and drive assigned action items to completion
• 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
• Approximately 3 or more years of process engineering experience in industrial and processing facilities.
• Knowledge of process engineering fundamentals
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or commitment to obtain PE licensure within 18 months of employment.
• Commitment to complete at least one approved technical development activity annually that expands process engineering knowledge or project execution capability
• 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
• AutoCAD experience a plus
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Certification and Skills:

• 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