Process Engineer

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement and profit-sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

PTO for volunteering

Life insurance

Identity protection

Job summary

Sanborn Head & Associates, Inc. is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our Bedford, NH team. You will work with engineers on gaseous energy projects, delivering design documentation, process simulations, and safety analyses.

The role emphasizes hands-on project involvement, client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth, with on-site work in Bedford and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Energy Focus) required.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year preferred.
• Experience with natural gas systems and process instrumentation & controls.

Responsibilities

• Support process design and documentation for gaseous energy projects (natural gas, LNG, RNG, CNG, propane-air, hydrogen).
• Develop PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs and perform process simulation modeling.
• Lead or support HAZID, PHA, and HAZOP studies as part of design.
• Size equipment and write specifications for equipment and materials.
• Develop PCNs, C&E matrices, and technical reports.
• Prepare operating & maintenance procedures and risk management plans.
• Conduct site reviews and provide on-site support when required.
• Mentor junior staff and foster engineering service practices.

Skills

Process design

HAZID/PHA/HAZOP

PFDs/HMBs/P&IDs

Process simulation modeling

Equipment sizing

Technical writing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Energy Focus)

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Career Opportunities with Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.

A great place to work.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where people work together to solve complex challenges.

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Process Engineer to join our team in Bedford, NH. The Process Engineer will work closely with a team of engineers supporting gaseous energy projects. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals and clients, and grow professionally.

What You Will Do

• Support process design and documentation of projects in the gaseous energy sector, focusing on natural gas, LNG, RNG, CNG, propane-air, hydrogen facilities, and metering/regulating stations.
• Develop and optimize process designs including process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances (HMBs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process simulation modeling.
• Lead or support hazard identification (HAZID), process hazard analysis (PHA), and hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies as part of the design process.
• Size process equipment (heat exchangers, boilers, pumps, compressors) and prepare written specifications for equipment and materials.
• Develop process control narratives (PCNs), cause and effect (C&E) matrices, and comprehensive technical reports.
• Prepare plant documentation including operating & maintenance procedures, purging procedures, as-built drawings, and risk management plans.
• Conduct site visits to utility and industrial client facilities to review existing processes, piping, equipment layouts, and identify design integration requirements.
• Develop training documentation and conduct training sessions to support clients’ operations and maintenance needs.
• Provide operations and commissioning support and consulting, including on-site support when required.
• Mentor junior staff to develop their technical skills and instill good consulting and engineering service practices to support their growth in the firm.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience with natural gas systems, propane-air, hydrogen systems, and process instrumentation and controls.
• Strong background in risk management, process safety, and operations/commissioning procedures including on-site experience.
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and technical writing skills with the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Client-service orientation with ability to anticipate needs and deliver exceptional results.
• Experience with process simulation modeling software.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Energy Focus) with 4-8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year, preferred.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required.
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Format and Schedule

• Standard Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexibility in daily hours.
• Work Format: On-site
• Office Location: Bedford, NH
• Travel Requirement: 10-20%

Salary Information

• The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $116,000 per year.
• Specific compensation for the successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience, education, training, qualifications, and work location.
• Supplemental Pay: Annual bonus is based on individual and company performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health and wellness offerings.
• 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Company-paid long-term care insurance and life insurance.
• Company-paid identity protection.

Candidates are required to possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all the obligations of the job, which include in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.