Process Engineer

NR Consulting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a skilled process design engineer in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead or assist with technical evaluation for new and existing process units to meet client needs, and support flow sheet development, equipment sizing calculations, and design documentation with vendors and contractors.

You will validate vendor packages, drawings, and P&ID’s, participate in 3D model reviews, and provide technical support for commissioning and start-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of related experience in project process design or a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop P&ID drawings and support design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with technical evaluation for new and existing process units to meet client needs.
• Support flow sheet creation, equipment sizing calculations, and scope of work packages with vendors.
• Validate vendor packages, drawings, and P&ID’s; assist in 3D model reviews and layouts.
• Provide technical support for commissioning and start-ups; growth to Project Manager possible.

Skills

P&ID development

Heat & material balances

Equipment sizing

Industry standards

On-site experience

Operations experience

Education

BS in chemical engineering

BS in mechanical engineering

Equivalent degree

Tools

CHEMCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Heat Exchanger software

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with technical evaluation for new and existing process units to meet our client needs
• Support and perform flow sheet creation, equipment sizing calculations, provide design documentation, development equipment specifications and scope of work packages with vendors and contractors
• Validate and approve vendor packages, drawings, data sheets and P&ID’s
• Assist in 3D model reviews and equipment layouts
• Provide technical support for commissioning and start-ups
• Potential to grow into Project Manager for engineering deliverables and schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Other degrees will be considered pending prior experience.
• Experience: Ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of related experience in project process design or a manufacturing environment

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of P&ID development
• Perform heat and material balances
• Understand fundamentals of hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations (pumps, heat exchangers, distillation columns, control valves, instruments, etc)
• Referencing industry standards and best practices for process design.
• Former on-site experience and Operations experience is a plus!

Preferred Applicable Software:

• CHEMCAD or similar simulation software, Microsoft products, Bluebeam (or PDF equivalent for drawing markups), Heat Exchanger software, Navisworks (3D Model Reviews).
• Licensure: PE preferred but not required