Process Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Salary
Reports to: President – Solutions Business
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Company Summary
Our client provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.
Our client specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Our client strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.
Job Summary
As a member of the technical staff, the Process Engineer is responsible for performing design activities in support of developing modular TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plant, CHP, Mission Critical and District Cooling Plant up to full production. This includes specification reviews, process calculations and selections to meet process, code, and client requirements; conduct design reviews; coordinate with other disciplines, client and fabrication for production; the Process Engineer will also be responsible for technical support of all products currently in production.
Essential Functions:
- Undertake engineering and design work under the supervision of Senior Engineers and the Business Development Team
- Accomplish tasks within the company procedures, specifications, standards, and any project specific addenda.
- Provide technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as schematics, equipment selection and specification review.
- Perform calculations and data analysis to accurately predict to impact product design decisions.
- Prepare design deliverables including datasheet, specification, schedules, diagrams to enable procurement, supply, fabrication, installation, and construction to take place.
- Support and organize vendor technical clarification meetings.
- Prepare, modify, and maintain flow diagrams and P&ID's as well as equipment, instrumentation, and production specifications.
- Provide technical assistance to the project team as required (e.g. subcontract evaluation, scope definition, design schematics etc.).
Competencies
- Technical capacity.
- Problem solving/analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Interpersonal and customer service skills.
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the fabrication shop for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and head protection.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee must be able to bend, climb, stoop, or stretch as required to examine fabricated components at the site or fabrication shop.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel
Anticipated 20% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, structural, or chemical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Minimum of two years of experience in supporting the design of industrial facilities.
- Familiar with selection and technical requirement of general mechanical equipment such as pumps, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
- Familiar with local and international codes and standards, regulations and implementations.
- Familiar with engineering deliverables
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Structural Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited University.
- Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).
- Knowledge of pipe flow analysis and heat transfer software.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the United States or a Canadian citizen.