Process Engineer

Eichleay; Ferndale (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eichleay, Inc. seeks a Process Engineer in Ferndale, WA, to work with senior engineers on design, calculations, safety, and documentation. The role blends office work with site travel, supporting clients in energy and chemicals sectors.

The position offers hands-on experience from feasibility to startup, with mentorship and exposure to multidisciplinary teams. Hybrid schedule requires in-office days Tue-Thu and weekly client site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of process engineering experience.
• Internship or co-op in energy, chemicals, refining, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop process engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, Basis of Design, equipment lists).
• Perform heat and material balances, sizing calculations, and relief valve sizing.
• Support process simulations with Pro/II or HYSYS.
• Participate in process safety activities (PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA).
• Coordinate with disciplines, clients, and vendors for a coordinated design.
• Assist with procurement via technical specs and bid evaluations.

Skills

Process safety

Vendor communications

MS Office

PDF editing

Process calculations

PFD/P&ID design

Process studies

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering

Tools

Pro/II

HYSYS

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Eichleay is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Ferndale, Washington. This early-career role supports industrial and refinery clients while providing hands-on experience across process design, engineering calculations, process safety, equipment specification, procurement support, and technical documentation.
The Process Engineer works with senior process engineers and multidisciplinary project teams through planning, feasibility, design, procurement, construction support, startup, and closeout. The role is intended to build core engineering capabilities while progressing toward increased independence and ownership of technical deliverables.

Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000. Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Ferndale, Washington. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Travel to local client sites may be required at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, generally less than 10%.

Company Overview:
Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience delivering project management and engineering solutions across industries including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with development of process engineering deliverables, including Process Basis of Design documents, process descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment lists, line lists, tie-in lists, controls narratives, and related process documentation.
• Perform process engineering calculations under the direction of senior engineers, including heat and material balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, utility demand calculations, and relief valve sizing and specification.
• Support process simulation and modeling using HYSYS, Pro/II, or comparable software.
• Assist with process studies, including feasibility evaluations, technology selection options, utility system evaluations, process optimization studies, and system overpressure and relief evaluations.
• Participate in process safety management activities and reviews, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and design reviews.
• Assist with the specification and selection of industrial process, packaged, and bioprocess equipment.
• Support equipment procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications and data sheets, technical bid evaluations, vendor communications, and review of vendor drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, project managers, clients, and vendors to support a complete and coordinated design.
• Participate in project meetings, interdisciplinary reviews, field investigations, startup, commissioning, and construction support activities, as assigned.
• Maintain project and engineering documentation in accordance with quality requirements, document control procedures, and document change management processes.
• Use Microsoft applications and document editing and collaboration tools such as Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat to support project execution.
• Consistently produce accurate, timely, and quality work while meeting project commitments and applicable safety requirements.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.

Experience

• Min of one year of relevant process engineering experience. Internship or co-op experience may be considered when evaluating overall qualifications.
• Internship or working experience in supporting projects in energy, chemicals, refining, power generation or related industrial environments.

Skills

• Knowledge of process safety management and safety review methodologies, including HAZOP, PHA, FMEA, and LOPA.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement processes, including technical bid evaluations and vendor communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with editing and document collaboration software, including Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, or a comparable PDF editor.
• Proficiency in process engineering calculations, including heat and material balance generation, equipment sizing, relief valve sizing and specification, hydraulic calculations, and pipe sizing.
• Experience supporting process studies such as feasibility studies, technology selection options, system overpressure and relief evaluations, and utility system evaluations.
• Experience developing process deliverables such as Basis of Design documents, process descriptions, P&IDs, PFDs, equipment lists, line lists, tie-in lists, and controls narratives.
• Proficiency with process simulation software such as Pro/II, HYSYS, or comparable tools.
• Experience with equipment specification, including industrial process or bioprocess equipment.
• Knowledge of document change management processes.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including API, ANSI, ASME, and ASME BPE.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams and learn from senior technical professionals.

Preferred Qualifications/Differentiators

• Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain EIT certification within one year of hire.
• Field, startup, commissioning, or construction support experience.

Core Expectations:

• Zero Harm - Demonstrates commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance and addresses risks to protect employees, clients, contractors, and the environment.
• Action Orientation - Achieves goals, meets commitments and timelines, and responds with persistence and appropriate urgency.
• Building Effective Relationships - Builds inclusive, productive relationships with clients, employees, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders using diplomacy and tact.
• Customer Focus - Understands client needs, communicates effectively, and accepts responsibility for quality and client satisfaction.
• Dealing with Change - Remains effective as priorities, work processes, project conditions, and client requirements change.
• Integrity and Trust - Adheres to required processes, communicates truthfully, keeps commitments, and is accountable for actions and results.
• Technical and Functional Skill - Applies process engineering knowledge to produce accurate, timely, and high-quality results while continuing to develop technical capability.

Additional Industry/Project Requirements:

• HHFT Safety Training and a current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and a current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC certification and a current card or ability to obtain. The TWIC card must be obtained before the start date, or the start date may need to be adjusted.
• Background screening, including verification of previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, employees may occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, distinguish among colors, hear safety tones or notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature, or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates, including weekdays and weekends.
• Job duties may be performed at a client site, production facility, office, or industrial/construction job site.
• Conditions and schedules may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Candidates will be required to follow client site rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases.

All opportunities with Eichleay require authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Positions require in-person interactions and may require work in an office, field, production, or industrial environment. This position is subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required client badging for safety-sensitive work and/or work within process safety management governed facilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Chemical Engineering.

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