Senior Process Engineer

Summary
Arcadis DPS has an opportunity available for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Albany, NY operation. The Senior Process Engineer will ideally be a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer that specializes in the design of Process Equipment, Process Support Equipment, and Utilities for life-science, biopharmaceutical, and/or microelectronics/semiconductor facilities (e.g. WIFI, UPW, Waste Water, Air Abatement, Gas and Chemical Storage and Distribution, Reactors, and CIP systems). You will be familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design process systems. As a Senior Engineer, you will be expected to lead a team of engineers on complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and work independently with clients.
With a focus on safety, reliable design, and quality assurance, you will develop process systems design documents providing solutions to meet client objectives.
Proven success working for EPCM company in a similar role, supporting projects related to cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor fab, data center, solar manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of Process Engineers and Designers on large and complex projects.
• Maintain and foster morale and culture within the team.
• Interact and coordinate with project management, vendors, clients, design members and fellow engineers to solve complex process engineering and piping issues.
• Support Business Development Activities as required.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's), process/piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's), data sheets, and develop/edit specifications for equipment.
• Develop calculations for mass balances, utility loads and equipment sizing etc.
• Interact with engineering and architectural disciplines to direct physical layout of systems.
• Coordinate process system interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Verify that the design is consistent with industry-accepted practice, leading-edge technologies and special client-preferred features.
• Perform self QA/QC on deliverables, as well as on deliverables by other engineers.
• Complete process engineering studies and reports.
• Participate in Services During Construction activities including reviewing RFI's, submittals, responding to design change notices, issuing field change bulletins, attending site walk-throughs and issuing field observation reports, developing operational and functional acceptance tests, developing record drawings and producing other system documentation.
• Understand and work within the scope, schedule, deliverables, and hours budgeted for assigned tasks.
• Support, by active participation, corporate and discipline-specific procedures and policies
• Regularly collaborate with global and US engineering counterparts with respect to technology advancements, lessons learned, and design techniques and calculations.
• Contribute to the development of the Process Discipline knowledge base and standards.
• Attend self-improvement seminars and/or courses and professional society meetings in areas of focus.
• Perform technical and business presentations with clients and employees.
• Mentor junior engineers on basic engineering applications and principals.
• Assist in the selection and development of the process engineering staff.
• Maintain continuous positive relationships with staff, other disciplines and clients.
• Participate in client interviews and proposal development.
• Produce and/or review 2D and 3D design drawings for high technology facilities in accordance with project requirements, codes, specifications, and procedures.
• Participate in multi-discipline coordination & clash checking efforts.
• Site surveys of existing services to ascertain "as-built" conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience, preferably working for consulting AEC/EPCM companies within the life science, advanced technology, or other highly regulated industrial environments. Professional Engineering (P.E.) license required, or on track to obtain.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including a proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Bluebeam, as well as Process Engineering specific analysis software. Experience utilizing 2D/3D CADD software is highly desirable.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with people at all levels within the organization, client and project partners. Attend and participate in proposal meetings and business development activities as requested.
• Proven ability of leading junior engineers, designers, and project engineering teams of various sizes is a must. Additionally, must be able to plan and prioritize work activities, resource allocation, posses strong time management skills, and set goals and objectives for self and team.
• Local candidates preferred. Ability to provide valid work authorization for US employment required.
The Company
Arcadis DPS is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a 'client-first' mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.
Arcadis DPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
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