Process Engineer

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to support process design activities, including documentation development, equipment sizing, and performance analyses. The role requires drafting PFDs and P&IDs and performing overpressure analyses using AutoCAD, with FMEA input as needed.

Qualifications include a chemical or mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years of process design experience, plus proficiency with ISA 5.1 standards. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of process design experience required.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience with P&IDs in accordance with ISA 5.1.

Responsibilities

• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Create Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform sizing calculations.
• Conduct performance analyses.
• Perform overpressure protection analyses.
• Provide input for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support gas cooling and inert gas systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD for engineering design activities.

Skills

Process design

Equipment sizing

Relief/overpressure analysis

FMEA input

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Posting closes: Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Position Overview

The Process Engineer will provide engineering support for process design activities, including development of process documentation, equipment sizing, performance analyses, and overpressure protection analyses.

Responsibilities

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Perform sizing calculations.
• Perform performance analyses.
• Perform overpressure protection analyses.
• Provide input for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support gas cooling and inert gas systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD for engineering design activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of process design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience developing and working with P&IDs in accordance with ISA 5.1.
• Experience with equipment sizing.
• Experience performing relief/overpressure analysis.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas cooling systems.
• Experience with blowers and heat exchangers.
• Experience with inert gas systems.
• Experience with liquid-metal or molten-salt processes.
• Nuclear or DOE experience.

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Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.