Process Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring a Process Engineer in Richland, WA. The role focuses on process design support, creating PFDs and P&IDs, and performing sizing and performance analyses to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include developing PFDs and P&IDs (ISA 5.1), equipment sizing, relief/overpressure analyses, input to FMEA, and supporting gas cooling and inert gas systems using AutoCAD for design activities.

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 per ISA 5.1.
• Experience with equipment sizing.
• Experience performing relief/overpressure analysis.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Develop P&IDs (ISA 5.1 compliant).
• Perform sizing calculations.
• Perform performance analyses.
• Perform overpressure analyses.
• Provide input for FMEA.
• Support gas cooling and inert gas systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD for design activities.

Skills

Process diagrams

P&IDs

AutoCAD

Equipment sizing

Relief analysis

FMEA input

Gas cooling systems

Inert gas systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ISA 5.1

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring a Process Engineer in Richland, WA.

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

• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Develop 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.

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time - personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

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.