Design Process Engineer - Kforce Inc.
Austin, TX 78725
About the Job
- In this role, the Design Process Engineer will apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of process engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for various process and chemical systems such as bulk solids equipment, reacting systems, separations equipment, and fired equipment
- Lead front-end and detailed process designs for complex and program-level projects, including scope development, Basis of Design documentation, PFDs, P&IDs, pressure drop analysis and modeling (i.e. Pipe-Flo), pressure relief valve calculations, equipment sizing and datasheets, process simulation (i.e. Aspen Plus), and supporting Sequence of Operations/Controls Narrative documents
- Provide technical expertise to the engineering/design team and other groups as a subject matter expert (SME)
- Participate in commercial contracting activities, including development of scopes of work, evaluation of bid packages, performing bid analysis, competitive bid leveling, and working with Procurement to prepare commercial subcontracts
- Participate in field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution
- Review process design work performed by others on the Process Team
- As a Design Process Engineer, this role will provide process engineering support to facilities operations and manufacturing teams to help resolve process bottlenecks and other long-standing issues and mentor less experienced engineers on the team
- Develop tools and work processes to reduce design time and automate repetitive tasks
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited or deemed substantially equivalent university
- 8+ years of experience in chemical process design, process improvement or operations; Emphasis on design of new installations is required; A combination of experience with an owner/operator and an EPC firm is desired
- Experience with the following processes and equipment: bulk solids handling, slurry systems, heterogeneous and homogeneous reacting systems, solid/liquid separations equipment, crystallization systems, fired equipment, and loadout and custody transfer equipment
- Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred
- Subject matter expertise related to North American/United States codes, standards, and regulations (API, ASME, ASME/BPVC, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, NFPA, UL, etc.)
- Experience with pressure relief system sizing, selection, and design
- Ability to lead or participate in process hazard evaluations and HAZOP reviews of the equipment listed above
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, and Pipe-Flo; Revit experience is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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