Process Engineer

Summary:

The Process Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Manager, is engaged in system process analysis, definition, and documentation for ZWE projects. This position works closely with electrical and controls engineers to develop organic waste processing systems including pre-processing, anaerobic digestion, and composting systems. Technical tasks may include conceptual reviews for feasibility, performing engineering calculations, creating process flow diagrams, process, and instrumentation drawings, writing technical process narratives, 3D system modeling, and other design documentation as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform detailed calculations including mass, heat, and energy balance, pressure and flow through pipes and ducting, unit conversions, and others as needed.

Carefully review drawings and documentation from outside equipment suppliers

Understand, communicate, and document integration of equipment into overall system.

Create, review, or edit PFDs and P&IDs for major equipment or systems.

Create detailed 3D models and drawings using Inventor, Revit, or Plant 3D modeling software to illustrate system processes.

Assist with major equipment sizing and selection based on specific system needs.

Assist with component specifications including pumps, valves, flow meters, sensors, and analysis equipment.

Write process narratives for controls logic programming, operation, and automation.

Maintain organization of plans, requirements, protocols, permits, and standard operating procedures.

Provide systems technical evaluation/performance feasibility studies of different anaerobic digestion and advanced in-vessel composting projects.

Review data from existing systems and troubleshoot performance issues.

Review environmental regulations and determine or seek assistance with applicability decisions.

Travel up to 25% to customer and vendor locations, both domestic and international

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering required.
3 years of industrial facility design or operation

Strong understanding of control systems and programming logic

Strong technical writing skills

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or Solid Works Familiarity  of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and material properties preferred.

Experience in anaerobic digestion a plus