Process Engineering·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeMidlothian, VA, USA
About the Job
Requirements
A Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited school is required.
At least 10 years of heavy industrial experience in a design or process engineering role is required.
Heavy industrial experience is required; experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, or bioprocessing industries is a plus.
Project management experience is required.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is required.
Process safety experience, including PHAs, HAZOPs, hazard identification, risk assessment, inherently safer design, and process safety documentation, is required.
Current working knowledge of safety relief device code requirements, calculations, sizing, and system design procedures is required.
Current working knowledge of chemical engineering principles, especially fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, and thermodynamics, is required.
Working knowledge of Aspen or HYSIS is required.
Must be technically sound and willing to mentor junior engineers.
Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license, pass a background check and drug test, and be a U.S. citizen.
Responsibilities
Perform engineering duties on assigned projects, including equipment specifications, process piping, material handling and conveying, HVAC, and other mechanically related engineering and design.
Manage the engineering and design process from inception to completion, including leading projects, work planning, directing and overseeing project-assigned designers and engineers, conducting internal and client design reviews, and checking calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
Prepare PFDs and P&IDs.
Size and specify typical process equipment, including pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, chillers, condensers, mixers, distillation columns, and absorption columns.
Perform calculations to size and specify process, service, and utility piping systems.
Perform calculations to size and specify safety relief devices.
Review equipment submittals for accuracy and validate them against specifications.
Develop or verify mass and energy balances.
Maintain familiarity with industrial codes such as ASME and API.
Visit customer sites for field work.
Interface and coordinate directly with customers.
Develop detailed scopes of work.
Compile detailed project, engineering, and construction estimates.
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
Use innovative cost-efficiency approaches in project design to reduce construction costs and increase productivity.
Desired Qualifications
A Virginia Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.
Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Senior Process Engineer. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with flexible work options for onsite, hybrid, or remote candidates.
Key Requirements & Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing engineering duties on assigned projects including equipment specifications, process piping, material handling and conveying, HVAC, and other mechanically related engineering and design.
Manage the engineering and design process from inception to completion. This includes: leading projects, work planning, directing and overseeing designers and engineers assigned to your projects, design reviews (both internal and with client), and checking deliverables (calculations, drawings, technical reports)
Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited school
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare PFDs and P&IDs
Size and specify typical process equipment such as pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, chillers, condensers, mixers, distillation and absorption columns, etc.
Perform calculations to size and specify process, service and utility piping systems
Perform calculations to size and specify safety relief devices
Review equipment submittals for accuracy and validate against specifications
Develop and/or verify mass and energy balances
Maintain familiarity with various industrial codes such as ASME and API
Visit customer sites for field work
Direct customer interface and coordination
Develop detailed scopes of work
Compile detailed project estimates (project, engineering and construction)
Manage scope, schedule, and budget
Manage the engineering and design process from inception to completion. This includes: leading projects, work planning, directing and overseeing designers, design reviews (both internal and with client), and checking deliverables (calculations, drawings, technical reports)
Exercise innovative cost efficiency approaches in the project design to reduce construction costs and increase productivity
Job Requirements:
Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from ABET accredited school
10+ years of heavy industrial experience in a design or process engineering role.
Virginia Professional Engineer preferred but not required
Must have heavy industrial experience, experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or bio-processing industries is a plus
Project management experience
Experience working in a multidiscipline engineering consulting firm
Process safety experience (PHAs, HAZOPs, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Inherently Safer Design, Documentation to support process safety, etc.)
Current working knowledge of safety relief device code requirements, calculations, sizing and system design procedures
Current working knowledge of chemical engineering principles with an emphasis on fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, and thermodynamics
Working knowledge of Aspen or HYSIS
Must be technically sound, and be willing to mentor junior engineers
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be results oriented
Must be a team player
Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
Must be US citizen, have a Valid U.S. Driver's License, Clear Background, Pass a Drug test
Benefits: We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, 401K match, paid overtime, performance based bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The good-faith salary range for this position is $120k-$150k with a 10% discretionary bonus target based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
Company Overview: We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.
Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.
Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.
We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.