Relief Valve Engineer

Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: A relief valve engineer's role is toensure the safe and reliable operation of pressure relief systems in industrial facilities.This involves designing, selecting, and maintaining relief valves, as well as analyzing potential overpressure scenarios and developing mitigation strategies.They also play a crucial role in process safety management by ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Select appropriate relief valves based on process conditions, fluid properties, and applicable codes.

• Size relief devices and effluent handling systems, including flares.

• Perform fluid flow and hydraulic studies for relief valve networks.

• Update P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) to reflect changes to relief systems.

• Conduct engineering studies and troubleshooting of existing relief systems.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Review vendor documentation for relief valves and related equipment.

• Collaborate with process, controls, and other engineering disciplines.

• Gather field data and information for relief system design and analysis.

• Audit installed relief systems to ensure compliance with design.

• Document all calculations, analysis, and work processes in a clear and concise manner.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Promotes the culture of working safely and applying safety related concepts into process design.

• Basic knowledge of chemical/biochemical process engineering and chemical/biochemical process computer programs.

• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment, instrumentation, and piping.

• Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from the information provided in vendor equipment data and drawings.

• Working knowledge of CAD software preferred, either AutoCAD or Microstation (or both).

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Working knowledge in the use of hydraulic simulation software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, and/or SiNet.

• Working knowledge in the use of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, ProMax, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

#LI-LF1

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. 

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.