Process Engineer III/ Senior Process Engineer

Merrick & Company; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,500 - 162,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Process Engineer in Los Alamos, NM. This role involves evaluating complex problems, preparing process design deliverables, and leading junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 8+ years of experience, and a P.E. License. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive salary ranging from $120,500 to $162,300. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related engineering experience is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
• Experience using process simulator and hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and solve complex engineering problems independently.
• Prepare and oversee process design deliverables.
• Lead design efforts and manage junior engineers.

Skills

Technical knowledge of engineering design

Effective communication skills

Team leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of industry codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

ChemCad

Aspen

HYSYS

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick is hiring an experienced/senior Process Engineer to join our team of engineering and design personnel serving the Nuclear Services & Technology Business Unit in our project office in Los Alamos, NM. The Process Engineer will work on cutting edge nuclear facility and energy projects.

Annual salary range for this position is $120,500 - $162,300. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience. In-office/WFH hybrid schedules are offered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Independently evaluate and solve complex problems with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of the deliverables, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Prepares or oversees process design deliverables including:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Equipment sizing calculations
  • Process line sizing calculations
  • Pressure relief device sizing calculations
  • Mass & energy balances / process simulations
  • Equipment and Instrument datasheets
  • Piping/equipment specifications
• Interpret customer requirements or code/standard requirements to establish design criteria.
• Meet with clients to develop relationships.
• Prepare proposal estimates for design work.
• Provide in-depth and comprehensive technical peer reviews on design documents in a timely manner.
• Technical work/documents are mostly error free and demonstrate self-checking of work before submitting documents for peer review.
• Able to lead process design efforts on projects and be involved in all client meetings pertaining to that project.
• Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.
• Able to perform almost all process design tasks independently.
• Leading a team of more junior engineers and designers on projects.
• Act as a formal mentor to more junior engineers.
• Work in a multi-disciplined design team environment.
• PE stamp design documents on projects.
• Travel to client sites, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from A.B.E.T accredited program required.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Exhibits generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with minimal guidance from senior engineers.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Ability to manage other engineers and designers on concurrent projects.
• Ability to apply reasoning with minimal supervision.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills with both teammates and clients.
• Assists with client, vendors or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Display ability to review technical design documents/packages and be able to identify issues/pitfalls and actively propose solutions.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Act as Process Lead on small to medium scale projects.
• Act as peer reviewer to design documents authored by junior engineers and provide quality engineering reviews.
• Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to sit/stand for extended periods at a computer workstation/front desk.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.