Process Engineering Associate IV

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

Job summary

Audubon Companies seeks a Process Engineering Associate IV in Houston, TX. The role focuses on process-engineering assignments for designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

Responsibilities include preparing specifications, conducting calculations, reviewing vendor drawings, and communicating with clients and vendors to ensure projects meet scope, time, and budget while following HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.
• P&ID development experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of API codes and process design standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to advanced specifications detailing client performance requirements and design codes.
• Prepare sketches, perform calculations and develop analysis models for moderately complex projects.
• Review/approve vendor drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Ensure projects meet schedule and budget.
• Adhere to HSSE standards and company procedures.
• Visit job-sites and vendor facilities to assess requirements and compliance.
• Develop and review engineering drawings with drafting/design groups.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Client interaction

Project coordination

P&ID development

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited institution preferred

Chemical Engineering preferred

EIT Certification preferred

Tools

HYSYS

ProMax

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Process Engineering Associate IV to join our Team in our Houston, TX office. The Process Engineering Associate IV will perform process-engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Under minimal guidance, prepare intermediate 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.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Resolve project design issues.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• May lead small scope projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.

Experience And Skills 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.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.
• Small/medium project lead 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled