Process Engineering Associate I

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, Energy Corridor Office, seeks an entry-level Process Engineering Associate I to join the team. The role involves performing entry-level process engineering tasks tied to designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

You will gather vendor information, prepare basic specifications, sketches, and calculations under supervision, and work with clients and vendors to ensure project success. Compliance with HSSE policies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• ABET-accredited program preferred.
• Chemical Engineering background preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Ability to find solutions and proactively address work problems.

Responsibilities

• Gather and record information from drawings, catalogs, and manuals for engineering specifications.
• Under supervision, prepare basic project specifications detailing requirements, design codes, and vendor needs.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
• Track and manage schedule and budget for projects.
• Adhere to quality standards and engineering checking procedures.
• Comply with HSSE standards and regulations.
• Identify hazards and report unsafe acts or conditions.

Skills

Engineering basics

EIT certification preferred

Teamwork ability

Basic engineering calculations

Instruction comprehension

Proactive problem solving

ABET program preferred

Chemical Engineering preferred

Education

ABET-accredited institution preferred

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Process Engineering Associate I to join our team in our Houston, Energy Corridor Office. The Process Engineering Associate I will perform entry level process engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in the development of engineering specifications.
• Under direct supervision, prepare basic specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies' Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Bachelor's Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and analysis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled