Process Engineer I

CRB; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB in San Diego is seeking an Entry-Level Process Engineer to assist design of manufacturing facilities and critical utility systems, performing heat transfer and pressure drop calculations and documenting process design scope.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers and designers, support field installation teams, and contribute to design development, drawings, and specifications under a mentor.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical or bioprocess engineering.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in a design firm setting.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam registration or completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the documentation of the process design scope in coordination with other disciplines.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Self-checks own work but communicates often with peers and Supervisor.
• Able to work on one or more projects concurrently and manage time effectively.
• Solves complex problems under the direction and supervision of a mentor or supervisor.
• Engineering deliverables include: Block and Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Specifications, Equipment List, Equipment General Arrangements, Equipment Datasheets, Utility Summary, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams(P&IDs).

Job description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, ourpeopleand our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge,creativityand execution.

Job Description

The Entry-Level Process Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of manufacturing facility and equipment, supportingfacility infrastructure and critical utility systems. Typical tasks include execution of engineering calculations including heattransfer and pressure drop calculations. The Entry-Level Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the documentation of the process design scope in coordination with other disciplines. The Entry-Level Process Engineer may support field installation teams and execute construction site observations. This role is expected to work closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.

Core Activities

• Supports the documentation of the process design scope in coordination with other disciplines.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Self-checks own work but communicates often with peers and Supervisor.
• Able to work on one or more projects concurrently and manage time effectively.
• Solves complex problems under the direction and supervision of a mentor or supervisor
• Project work may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.
• Works on matters of basic complexity in a support role under the direction of more experienced Process Engineers.
• Engineering deliverables include:
  • Block and Process Flow Diagrams
  • User Requirements Specifications
  • Equipment List
  • Equipment General Arrangements
  • Equipment Datasheets
  • Utility Summary
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams(P&IDs)

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or bioprocess engineering
• 0 to 3 years of experience in a design firm setting
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam registration or completion preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundamental experience with performing engineering calculations, developing and implementing list of discipline systems designs
• Fundamental experience with chemistry/biochemistry
• Fundamental experience with process modeling, material and energy balances and basic sizing calculations
• Fundamental experience with fluid mechanics, hydraulic modeling and fundamental heat transfer
• Strong communication skills and ability to participate in internal cross-discipline project team coordination
• Proficient at fundamental discipline design calculations under the supervision of an engineer
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
• Proficiency in engineering software applications including computer-aided drafting, process modeling and calculation programs

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.