Boiler Process Engineer

Babcock & Wilcox; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Boiler/Power Industry Process Engineer in Akron, OH. The role focuses on thermo-fluid design for steam generation systems and leadership on proposals and studies.

You will collaborate across departments to ensure economical and efficient solutions for power plant equipment. Ideal candidate has a ABET/EAC-accredited engineering degree and 7–10 years in power plant technology, with strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience with power plant products/technology preferred.
• Proficiency in thermal fluid sciences and/or process engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed thermo-fluid design analysis on utility and industrial steam generation systems.
• Serve as lead boiler process engineer on proposals, studies or contracts.
• Prepare drawings, documents, and visual aids to support other departments.
• Design economical and efficient steam generation systems including required auxiliary equipment.
• Complete ASME Section I code calculations for headers, tubing and piping during proposals.
• Perform basic design tasks and author routine technical reports.
• Participate in engineering of routine OEM and Service contracts and proposals.
• Interact with external customers, A/Es, vendors, and/sublet engineers.

Skills

Process engineering

Thermal fluids

Boiler design

Heat transfer

Proposal leadership

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited engineering program

Job description

As B&W continues to expand our reach in the Energy field, we are looking to hire experienced Boiler/Power Industry Process Engineers. The ideal candidate will have process engineering experience in Coal, Oil and Gas, Biomass, or Waste to Energy technology. Must have familiarity with grate/stoker , burner, or fluid bed combustion, heat and material balance calculations, and heat exchanger/boiler component sizing.

Experience with commercial heat transfer tools is a plus.

The ideal candidate for this role will utilize their basic knowledge of engineering as they perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment. This individual applies standard techniques , procedures, and criteria in accordance with established criteria (policies, standards, etc.) to perform assigned tasks.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform detailed thermo fluid design analysis on utility and industrial steam generation systems
• Serve as lead boiler process engineer on proposal, study or contract efforts
• Prepare drawings, documents, and visual aids as required to support other departments
• Work within company standards and industry regulations to design economical and efficient steam generation systems, including required auxiliary equipment, to fulfil project requirements.
• Complete ASME Section I code calculations for headers, tubing and piping during proposals and prepare pressure part packages used to obtain material costs.
• Perform basic design tasks
• Author routine technical reports
• Participate in engineering of routine OEM and Service contracts and proposals
• Interact with external customers, A/Es, vendors, and/or sublet engineers
• Partner with others within the same discipline
• Exercise limited judgement on details of work and in application of standards methods for conventional work
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical , Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program required . – Preference towards those with Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background
• 7 - 10 years of relevant experience with power plant products / technology preferred
• Must be proficient in thermal fluid sciences and/or process engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work both independently and in a group environmen t

Location(s)

1200 E Market StSuite 650, Akron , Ohio 44305 , United States

Work Location

WFH