Simulation Engineer CO-OP

Prosera LLC; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Simulation Engineer Co-Op to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in the design, implementation, and testing of simulation projects across diverse industries such as oil and gas, chemical, and life sciences. You will work closely with clients from initial discussions to the commissioning of solutions, gaining hands-on experience in automation and software. This position emphasizes learning and adaptation, making it perfect for those eager to explore new industrial automation technologies. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact real-world projects!

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Engineering with strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test simulation projects across various industries.
• Communicate effectively with project managers and team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tenacity

Learning orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Aspen

Mimic

PetroSim

Emerson control systems

ABB control systems

Honeywell control systems

Schneider control systems

Rockwell control systems

Job description

Student engineers who will design, implement, and test simulation projects.

Job Name:

Job Location:

St. Louis, MO - REMOTE

Job Function:

Description:

The Simulation Engineer CO-Op is a student and is responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of simulation projects in multiple different industries including oil and gas, pulp and paper, power and water, chemical, mining, and life sciences. The Simulation Engineer will be involved from initial client discussions through to commissioning of solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Possess the general engineering knowledge to identify the process and unit operations by reading and interpreting customer provided data, including Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, steady state models, and historical data.
• Achieve a thorough understanding of client processes, the Prosera Project Execution Methodology, and client strengths, needs, and wants.
• Be able to create basic programming and logic to meet a project’s need in areas such as writing custom calculations of various processes.
• Using the boundaries of scope and schedule, build simulations that meet customer expectations and needs. Do this within the project schedule time and execution in an organized manner that effectively maximizes efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, Prosera employees, and partners involved in the project. When dealing with new or unforeseen issues, have the perseverance and patience to solve these problems. Know project responsibilities and how they fit within the project execution.
• Have an understanding of process control systems and the instrumentation involved in the control of a process. Know the modes of control and how the control system interacts with different equipment to effectively control the process. Use this knowledge to integrate the Mimic simulation to the control system using appropriate connections.

Who You Are:

• You are a student interested in gaining experience in the automation and software industry.
• You are interested and aware of new industrial automation technologies.
• You manage uncertainty with tenacity.
• You take time to ask questions and define the problem.
• You make learning a priority and a goal.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Student in Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred).
• Communication (oral and written) skills.
• Must meet background check, drug testing, and safety training requirements for access to client sites.
• Must have valid driver's license to drive to client sites.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including internationally if needed.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and maintain consistency with existing project schedules.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience with Aspen, Mimic, PetroSim, or other simulation software.
• Experience with Emerson, ABB, Honeywell, Schneider, or Rockwell control systems.