Process Engineering Associate III

auduboncorporatecareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Process Engineering Associate III to join our team in Houston, TX. The role involves performing process engineering assignments for equipment and system design, with emphasis on quality, safety, and client interaction.

Responsibilities include preparing specifications, performing calculations, reviewing vendor drawings, and ensuring on-time, within-budget project delivery while following HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is preferred.
• PE license is required for the role.
• Minimum four years of experience in process engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic to advanced specifications for project assignments detailing requirements and codes.
• Develop sketches, calculations, and analysis models for moderately complex projects.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specs.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to meet schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards and company procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ABET accredited degree preferred

Chemical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

HYSYS

ProMax

P&ID development

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Process Engineering Associate III to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Process Engineer will perform process engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, prepare basic to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for moderately complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• 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.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned projects.

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.
• PE license required.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred.
• HYSYS, ProMax or equivalent software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of conceptual through detailed design and P&ID development preferred.
• Working knowledge of codes (API, etc.) and Process design standards preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• 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 communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled