Federal Process Engineer

Federal Process Engineer

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

We are currently working on projects and have openings available to support the modernization of Department of Defense and Department of Energy facilities contributing to the mission of defending the United States and supporting the warfighter. If this type of work motivates you please apply today.

Job Summary:

The Federal Process Engineer is responsible for planning developing and executing process engineering tasks for industrial manufacturing energy life sciences and advanced technology projects supporting federal clients. Working independently with general supervision the Federal Process Engineer develops process designs evaluates existing systems supports process improvements and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe efficient and compliant engineering solutions.

The Federal Process Engineer will support multiple federal project teams to assess existing industrial processes introduce commercial technology and automate process steps to optimize throughput while preserving stringent safety and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate production manufacturing utility chemical and industrial processes to improve safety efficiency reliability and sustainability.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) 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 (PHA) hazard and operational (HAZOP) 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

Skills/Abilities:

• 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.
• Experience leading small engineering task teams or discipline-specific work packages.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Excellent communication skills organizational expertise and the ability to plan balance and prioritize work.
• Ability to work within a team in field hybrid and office settings.
• 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.

Location: Charlotte NC

Type: Full-Time

Travel: Yes 10%

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this role is $90000-$110000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

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