Process Engineer

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GBA, a professional, full service architectural and engineering firm is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Process Engineer 1 position in our Life Sciences group in our Broomfield, Colorado office. This group specializes in the design of processes, utilities and facilities that manufacture cGMP drug products using biotech and pharmaceutical methods. We serve many of the top companies as an integrated team of architects, engineers, commissioning specialists, and project managers.

GBA offers the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects from start to finish, in a collaborative team environment, with room for career growth and development.

The Process Engineer I is responsible for working under supervision to support the engineering, design, development, and implementation of process and clean utility systems for cGMP life science manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, animal health, and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) industries. This role supports development of equipment/pipe/pump sizing, mass flow and energy balances, and other engineering calculations, conducts site visits and field investigation for verification and data collection and other research for design, studies and reports, assists in preparing reports, technical documentation, and specification packages, and provides technical support during commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) efforts.

• Assist in developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and piping layouts.
• Create AutoCAD/Revit/Plant3D drawings from templates and update models to reflect design changes and markups.
• Perform introductory equipment, pipe, and pump sizing and executes mass-flow and energy-balance calculations using defined methods.
• Support discipline site visits to assist in field investigations data collection.
• Prepare portions of reports, technical documentation, equipment lists and specification packages using approved templates.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors under direction of senior engineers to research equipment, request quotes, and prepare bid tabs.
• Maintain calculation files, revision histories, and drawing records to ensure traceable project documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or a related field AND 0+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam is preferred.

Technical Skills & Abilities
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• Knowledge of process design, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass balance principles.
• Familiarity with drawing software such as AutoCAD or Revit preferred.
• Basic understanding of process control.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to travel as needed based on job level and expertise for project site & field visits, conferences, training, and professional outings.
• Occasional day trips or overnight travel may be required, including other GBA offices.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record under the company’s insurance carrier requirements to operate or rent vehicles for business…