Process Engineer

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Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where people work together to solve complex challenges.

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Process Engineer to join our team in Bedford, NH. The Process Engineer will work closely with a team of engineers supporting gaseous energy projects. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals and clients, and grow professionally.

• Support process design and documentation of projects in the gaseous energy sector, focusing on natural gas, LNG, RNG, CNG, propane-air, hydrogen facilities, and metering/regulating stations.
• Develop and optimize process designs including process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances (HMBs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process simulation modeling.
• Lead or support hazard identification (HAZID), process hazard analysis (PHA), and hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies as part of the design process.
• Size process equipment (heat exchangers, boilers, pumps, compressors) and prepare written specifications for equipment and materials.
• Develop process control narratives (PCNs), cause and effect (C&E) matrices, and comprehensive technical reports.
• Prepare plant documentation including operating & maintenance procedures, purging procedures, as-built drawings, and risk management plans.
• Conduct site visits to utility and industrial client facilities to review existing processes, piping, equipment layouts, and identify design integration requirements.
• Develop training documentation and conduct training sessions to support clients’ operations and maintenance needs.
• Provide operations and commissioning support and consulting, including on-site support when required.
• Mentor junior staff to develop their technical skills and instill good consulting and engineering service practices to support their growth in the firm.

• Experience with natural gas systems, propane-air, hydrogen systems, and process instrumentation and controls.
• Strong background in risk management, process safety, and operations/commissioning procedures including on-site experience.
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and technical writing skills with the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Client-service orientation with ability to anticipate needs and deliver exceptional results.
• Experience with process simulation modeling software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Energy Focus) with 4-8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year, preferred.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

• Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.
• Must be able to visit project sites and climb ladders and stairs as required.
• The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.
• Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers…