Lead Process Engineer – District Energy & TIAC Systems

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Jacksonville, FL, to lead the design of District Energy, Turbine Inlet Air Chilling, and Thermal Energy Storage systems from concept through production. You will own PFDs/P&IDs, equipment selection, and design deliverables, coordinating with multiple disciplines and clients to meet project goals.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or chemical engineering, 7+ years of experience, and ability to work on-site in the USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in process or mechanical design of industrial, power generation, central plant, chiller plants, or other energy facilities.
• Demonstrated experience selecting and specifying mechanical equipment such as chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
• Working knowledge of applicable local and international codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ASME, ASHRAE, API).
• Experience preparing engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed process design for District Energy, Turbine Inlet Air Chilling, Thermal Energy Storage, and process chilling plants.
• Optimize plant concepts to balance performance, cost, schedule, and client requirements.
• Perform process calculations, thermal and hydraulic analyses, and performance modeling to support design decisions and performance predictions.
• Select and specify major equipment, including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and coils.
• Prepare and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, heat and material balances, equipment datasheets, specifications, and schedules to support procurement, fabrication, installation, and construction.
• Lead internal design reviews and participate in client design reviews.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines, as well as clients and suppliers, to resolve design issues.
• Organize and lead vendor technical clarification meetings and review vendor submittals.
• Support sales and marketing on bids and proposals with schematics, equipment selections, performance estimates, and specification reviews.
• Provide technical support to project teams, including scope definition, subcontract evaluation, and design schematics.
• Provide technical support for products in production and in the field, including troubleshooting and support for start-up and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain engineering analysis tools, design standards, and calculation templates.
• Build and maintain technical relationships with key equipment suppliers.
• Evaluate and help develop new technologies, methods, and processes.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Perform all work in accordance with company procedures, specifications, standards, and project-specific requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

PFD/PID drafting tools

Engineering simulation software

ASME/ASHRAE/API standards

Job description

Stellar Energy Global Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Jacksonville, FL, to lead the design of District Energy, Turbine Inlet Air Chilling, and Thermal Energy Storage systems from concept through production. You will own PFDs/P&IDs, equipment selection, and design deliverables, coordinating with multiple disciplines and clients to meet project goals.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or chemical engineering, 7+ years of experience, and ability to work on-site in the USA.