Thermal Systems Process Engineer

Day & Zimmermann Company; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Time Staff Process Engineer IV to provide technical expertise in process engineering. This role involves leading a team in engineering design for diverse projects, developing conceptual documents, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in thermal systems and proficiency with key software tools. Join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will help power and improve the world while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid maternity leave

Parental and family leave

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 6-10 years in EPC or power industry.
• PE license preferred for advanced engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in engineering design for multiple projects, ensuring quality.
• Develop conceptual designs and evaluate solutions based on various factors.

Skills

Thermal system design

Heat transfer design

Hydraulic modeling

Process equipment design

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Thermoflow

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

Job description

About Day and Zimmermann

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because we do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. We're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Join us in our purpose: We put people to work, protect American freedoms, and help our customers power and improve the world! Learn more

Position: Full-Time Staff Process Engineer IV

Location: Greenville SC, Charlotte NC, or Remote

Role Overview

The Process Engineer IV provides technical expertise in process engineering, including developing conceptual documents such as code reviews, system evaluations, heat & material balances, process flow diagrams, calculations, piping & instrument diagrams, scopes of work, and equipment data sheets, supporting detailed design phases.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers in engineering design for multiple projects and clients, ensuring technical quality and standards.
• Develop conceptual designs and evaluate alternative solutions based on constructability, performance, energy efficiency, reliability, maintainability, costs, and environmental factors.
• Manage scope changes to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with disciplines, departments, construction teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance and quality.

Required Skills

• Thermal system design, simulation, and optimization using software like Thermoflow.
• Heat transfer and heat exchange design; experience in developing performance basis for capital cost estimates.
• Hydraulic modeling and pump sizing (AFT Fathom); Compressible gas system modeling (AFT Arrow).
• Process equipment design and specification.
• Effective communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 6-10 years in EPC or power industry related to thermal systems.
• Experience with software suites like Thermoflow, and providing technical support during plant start-up and testing.
• PE license preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Wage range: $114,880 - $172,320, based on experience and location. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid maternity leave, parental and family leave, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits.

Physical and Mental Tasks

Must be able to perform tasks such as visual acuity, balancing, stooping, reaching, walking, kneeling, manual dexterity, climbing, hearing, talking, reasoning, reading and writing complex documents, and working at the office or site.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive workforce and equal employment opportunity, complying with all applicable laws. For accommodations during the application process, email [e-mail] with your details.