Process Engineer III/Senior Process Engineer I

Merrick & Company; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Account

Robust Employee Referral Program

Annual performance and compensation reviews

Professional Training and Development

Employee Recognition Awards

Peer Mentor Program

Health insurance, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. You will work on innovative nuclear and energy projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer license, along with at least 8 years of experience. Merrick offers a competitive compensation package, professional training, and an Employee Stock Ownership Account.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience supervising and mentoring a team of engineers.
• Ability to apply reasoning with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and solve complex engineering problems.
• Prepare process design deliverables such as flow diagrams and calculations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and client meetings.

Skills

Nuclear design

Process design

Team leadership

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Tools

ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS process simulator

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced/senior Process Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. We’re seeking candidates who are passionate about nuclear design, enjoy working on a multidisciplinary team, and appreciate the Knoxville, TN area.

In this role, you will primarily focus on innovative nuclear and energy projects. Successful candidates will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions.

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 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.
• Lead or actively contribute to client meetings and technical discussions and develop strong client relationships.
• Support business development efforts through preparation of technical scopes and proposal estimates.
• 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.
• Be accountable for the technical quality and completeness of process design deliverables.
• Lead process design efforts on projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Determine 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.
• Lead a team of more junior engineers and designers on projects.
• Act as a formal supervisor and mentor to more junior engineers.
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary design team environment.
• Stamp design documents as a Professional Engineer (PE), as applicable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience.
• Process Lead experience includes supervising, leading, managing and mentoring a team of electrical engineers and designers on concurrent projects.
• Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
• 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 multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Ability to apply reasoning with minimal supervision.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills with both teammates and clients.
• Assists with client, vendor 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.
• Act as peer reviewer to design documents authored by junior engineers and provide quality engineering reviews.
• Client projects for this position require US citizenship.

PERKS

• Employee Owned – all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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.