Sr Engineer Process

Zachry Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a small team supporting process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects at our Charlotte design center.

The role emphasizes developing PFDs and P&ID drawings, sizing pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers, and performing hydraulic analyses to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience in energy/chemical or power sectors.
• Experience with PFD and P&ID development and HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Proficient in AspenTech suite and hydraulic analysis.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFD and P&ID for projects.
• Size and rate pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
• Perform hydraulic analysis for piping systems.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of engineers.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA).
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Assist in resource estimation for proposals.

Skills

PFD development

P&ID development

Hydraulic analysis

Team leadership

HAZOP/LOPA

AspenTech

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AspenTech suite

PFD/ P&ID software

Hydraulic analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently accepting applications for a Senior Process Engineer to support our Charlotte, NC design center. Successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team supporting process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects.

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently accepting applications for a Senior Process Engineer to support our Charlotte, NC design center. Successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team supporting process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Responsible for sizing and rating various equipment like pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
• Responsible for performing hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems. Experience to include evaluating systems involving single phase, two phase, slurries, water hammer, slug flow, and distribution networks. Tools required should range from spreadsheet through rigorous software evaluations.
• Capable of supervising, coordinating, and reviewing work of a small staff of engineers to accomplish project objectives.
• Mentors younger engineers, leading by example. Supports department development initiatives and standards creation/review/update.
• Participate in various client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (i.e. risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA).
• Responsible for design of relief system, flare header design, relief valve sizing and performing contingency analysis and flare header analysis.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Present technical information to peers (internal or external) for review and comment.
• Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Estimate resource requirements of new project proposals in support of business development.
• Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer within the Energy & Chemical Industries or Power Industries
• Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience in PFD and P&ID development, and participation in HAZOP/LOPA studies
• Proficient in H&MB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification and performing hydraulic analysis
• Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
• Ability to adapt to changing client requirements while defining a new path and remaining a positive role model for the team
• Excellent Attention to Detail – in own work as well as demonstrated in checking work of others
• Proven history of meeting schedule commitments and planning resources required
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Proficient with Process Engineering Software (AspenTech suite preferred)
• Strong desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience as a Process Engineer in the gas processing and/or refining industries
• Experience in the Power Industry and Water Treatment Technologies
• Experience in gas purification technologies such as Pressure Swing Adsorption, Membrane separation, or others
• Experience with designing OSBL/Utility scopes required to support Licensor provided ISBL packages
• Past exposure to environmental permitting and citing studies

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.

Work Environment

Will work in a general office environment. Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Senior Process Engineer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.