Process Engineer, Senior

Vestal Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestal Corporation seeks a Senior Process Engineer to design, engineer, and implement process/chemical systems for industrial facilities. You will develop P&IDs, piping layouts, and system designs, leading projects and coordinating with other disciplines.

You will perform design through construction, provide field support, and prepare piping-related cost estimates. A PE is preferred, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemical or mechanical engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience required.
• PE is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit required.
• Knowledge of chemical process systems control philosophy including P&ID development.
• Experience with fluid transfer, heat exchange, piping systems, ultrapure/high purity water systems, and hazardous wastewater/chemical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design piping systems for gases, chemicals, and liquids within industrial facilities.
• Create detailed piping layouts and develop P&IDs and system layout plans.
• Perform process design from concept through construction documentation and provide field support.
• Lead process engineering on select projects and supervise drafting/engineering resources.
• Prepare cost estimates for piping systems as needed.
• Conduct field observations and collect data on existing conditions.
• Interface with multiple disciplines, project management, vendors and contractors.
• Perform engineering calculations and design chemical process systems with loss and stress analysis.
• Act as SME for process systems and contribute to ongoing expertise in this field.
• Contribute to monthly mechanical project controls reports and manage project risk.

Skills

Piping design

P&ID development

Process design

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean design practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of designs for process/ chemical systems within industrial facilities.

JOB DUTIES:

• Proficient in designing piping systems that transport gases, chemicals, and liquids within the industrial facility. Selection of appropriate materials, sizing pipes, and ensuring efficient flow rates.
• Create detailed piping layouts.
• Develop process flow diagrams, process, and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), system layout plans (optimizing space utilization and ensuring efficient workflow), equipment sizing and selection(such as pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers), and associated specification write-ups.
• Execute process design from conceptual design and criteria development through construction document production and provide engineering support during construction.
• Serve as lead process engineer for select projects, including supervising assigned mechanical drafting and engineering resources.
• Prepare cost estimates as needed for piping systems.
• Perform field observations and obtain information on existing conditions on select projects.
• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines, project management, system owners, vendors and contractors via phone, email, and live meetings.
• Perform engineering calculations and communicate on PC system.
• Design chemical process systems utilizing pressure loss and stress analysis programs.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process systems, and continue to broaden and deepen your own expertise in the process engineering and construction field.
• Contribute to monthly mechanical project controls reports.
• Actively identify and manage risk for clients and the company.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Support recruiting mechanical team
• Maintain membership and participate in select applicable local professional engineering society and encourage other mechanical engineers to do the sane.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience is required.
• PE is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is required.
• Knowledge of chemical process systems control philosophy including P&ID development.
• Experience with the design and engineering of systems that consist of fluid transfer, heat exchange, friction loss in piping systems, ultrapure/high purity water systems, specialty gas and chemical systems, solvent/acid/hazardous wastewater treatment systems or other related systems.
• Strong familiarity of piping materials and equipment required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Familiarity with Lean design practices is preferred.
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.