Process Engineer

Last Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy is looking for a Process Engineer to enhance the design and functionality of advanced power plant systems. You will develop equipment specifications, perform engineering calculations, and troubleshoot systems while collaborating with various teams to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in mechanical or process engineering, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic start-up environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a mechanical or process engineer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Proficient analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment specifications and process calculations.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform root cause failure analysis.
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team for project designs.

Skills

Mechanical or process engineering experience

Effective communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management experience

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

Last Energy is seeking a Process Engineer to support the design and improvement of advanced power plant systems. This role includes developing equipment specifications, performing engineering calculations, troubleshooting system issues, and improving tools and templates. This role will collaborate with a cross-functional team to shape project designs, scope, and goals that align with safety, reliability, and business needs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop equipment specifications, heat and mass balances, associated process calculations, mechanical layouts, and drive vendor coordination
• Troubleshoot and complete root cause failure analysis on assigned projects
• Responsible for maintenance and development of calculation tools and other document templates
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team for the development of conceptual design and estimates
• Understand the project delivery process and help define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals, safety, and reliability, and improvement efforts

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a mechanical or process engineer
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey information to both project team members and clients
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing start‑up environment
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
• Experience as a process engineer and project engineer coordinating multiple disciplines in the execution of large industrial capital projects is preferred
• Experience working on studies, estimates, and detailed design of power plants in an EPC role including proficiency with use and creation of P&IDs is preferred
• Experience with boilers, steam turbines, boiler feedwater treatment, condensers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, fans, tanks, compressed air systems, pipes, valves and other balance of plant equipment associated with power generation is preferred