New Grad Process Engineer 1

Job Description

The Entry-Level Process Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of manufacturing facility and equipment, supporting facility infrastructure and critical utility systems. Typical tasks include execution of engineering calculations including heat transfer and pressure drop calculations. The Entry-Level Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the documentation of the process design scope in coordination with other disciplines. The Entry-Level Process Engineer may support field installation teams and execute construction site observations. This role is expected to work closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.  

Core Activities 

• Supports the documentation of the process design scope in coordination with other disciplines.  

• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.  

• Self-checks own work but communicates often with peers and Supervisor.  

• Able to work on one or more projects concurrently and manage time effectively. 

• Solves complex problems under the direction and supervision of a mentor or supervisor 

• Project work may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.  

Works on matters of basic complexity in a support role under the direction of more experienced Process Engineers.  

Engineering deliverables include:  

• Block and Process Flow Diagrams  

• User Requirements Specifications  

• Equipment List  

• Equipment General Arrangements  

• Equipment Datasheets  

• Utility Summary  

• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Bioprocess Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 0–3 years of experience in a design firm or related engineering environment
• Registration for or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred
• Willingness to relocate to one of our office locations: Massachusetts (MA), Pennsylvania (PA), Orange County (OC), San Diego (SD), or St. Louis (STL)

Preferred Qualifications 

• Fundamental experience with performing engineering calculations, developing and implementing list of discipline systems designs  

• Fundamental experience with chemistry/biochemistry  

• Fundamental experience with process modeling, material and energy balances and basic sizing calculations  

• Fundamental experience with fluid mechanics, hydraulic modeling and fundamental heat transfer  

• Strong communication skills and ability to participate in internal cross-discipline project team coordination  

• Proficient at fundamental discipline design calculations under the supervision of an engineer

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required

• Proficiency in engineering software applications including computer-aided drafting, process modeling and calculation programs