Federal Process Engineer
$90,000–$110,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Evaluate production, manufacturing, utility, chemical, and industrial processes to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Develop process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, heat and material balances, and process narratives. Perform process calculations including mass balances, energy balances, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing. Prepare equipment specifications, process data sheets, and procurement support documents. Support process hazard analyses, hazard and operational studies, safety reviews, and regulatory compliance assessments. Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, civil, and environmental disciplines. Support facility planning, process layout development, utility coordination, and operational readiness activities. Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and project presentations. Support construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities. Assist with proposal development, scope definition, budgeting, and project planning. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (with significant process engineering experience), industrial engineering (with relevant process experience), or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years of progressively responsible process engineering experience.
- Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, semiconductor, or advanced technology facilities.
- Experience working with federal clients or a major defense contractor.
- Demonstrated experience producing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documents.
- Credentialing to include the Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), or ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP).
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience with EPC, design-build, or federal government projects.
- Experience with process automation and controls integration.
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Experience performing process safety analyses and risk assessments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel-based engineering calculations, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and other advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical software platforms.
- Ability to lead a team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct site visits and field investigations, access industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and wear required PPE during field assignments.
- Travel: Yes, 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading small engineering task teams or discipline-specific work packages.
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