Sr Engineer Process

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 211,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Zachry Group in Downers Grove is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a small team and support process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects.

You will develop PFDs and P&IDs, size equipment, perform hydraulic analyses, mentor engineers, and participate in PHAs, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. 15+ years in energy/chemical industries and ASME/API knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in Energy & Chemical industries.
• Experience applying standard engineering techniques to safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience in PFD and P&ID development and participation in HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Proficient in HMB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification and hydraulic analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ASME and API 520/521 with proficiency designing relief devices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor team.
• Ability to adapt to changing client requirements and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Develop PFDs and P&ID drawings for projects.
• Size pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
• Perform hydraulic analysis for piping systems and related calculations.
• Supervise and review work of a small staff of engineers.
• Mentor younger engineers and support standards development.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses for clients.
• Design relief systems and flare headers; size valves.
• Present technical information for peer review and reviews.

Skills

PFD & P&ID development

HAZOP/LOPA participation

ASME/API 520/521 knowledge

Equipment sizing (pumps, vessels, heat

Relief system & flare design knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring/leadership

Process safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AspenTech (AspenTech suite)

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Group is currently accepting applications for a Senior Process Engineer in our Downers Grove Engineering 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.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer within the Energy & Chemical 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
• Strong knowledge of ASME and API 520/521 with proficiency designing relief devices and associated collection headers
• 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 or equivalent)
• Strong desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience as a Process Engineer in the gas processing and/or refining industries
• Experience in Food and Beverage Industry
• Experience in gas purification technologies such as Pressure Swing Adsorption, Membrane separation, or others
• Knowledge and/or experience in blue and/or green ammonia
• Experience integrating emerging/renewable energy with hydrogen production technologies
• Experience with hydrogen fuel blending in combustion processes
• Experience specifying process equipment in cryogenic services including cold box heat exchangers and pumps
• 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.

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

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Snr. Process Engineer is between $148,000 and $211,490, annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

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