Senior Process Engineer - Piping & P&ID Specialist

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

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.