Process Engineer

Eichleay is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Ferndale, Washington. This early-career role supports industrial and refinery clients while providing hands‑on experience across process design, engineering calculations, process safety, equipment specification, procurement support, and technical documentation. The Process Engineer works with senior process engineers and multidisciplinary project teams through planning, feasibility, design, procurement, construction support, startup, and closeout.

The role is intended to build core engineering capabilities while progressing toward increased independence and ownership of technical deliverables.

$80,000 - $103,000. Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity. The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of posting.

Ferndale, Washington. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Travel to local client sites may be required at least one day per week for meetings. Travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, generally less than 10%.

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience delivering project management and engineering solutions across industries including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long‑lasting relationships with our clients.

• Assist with development of process engineering deliverables, including Process Basis of Design documents, process descriptions, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment lists, line lists, tie‑in lists, controls narratives, and related process documentation.
• Perform process engineering calculations under the direction of senior engineers, including heat and material balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, utility demand calculations, and relief valve sizing and specification.
• Support process simulation and modeling using HYSYS, Pro/II, or comparable software.
• Assist with process studies, including feasibility evaluations, technology selection options, utility system evaluations, process optimization studies, and system over pressure and relief evaluations.
• Participate in process safety management activities and reviews, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and design reviews.
• Assist with the specification and selection of industrial process, packaged, and bioprocess equipment.
• Support equipment procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications and data sheets, technical bid evaluations, vendor communications, and review of vendor drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, project managers, clients, and vendors to support a complete and coordinated design.
• Participate in project meetings, interdisciplinary reviews, field investigations, startup, commissioning, and construction support activities, as assigned.
• Maintain project and engineering documentation in accordance with quality requirements, document control procedures, and document change management processes.
• Use Microsoft applications and document editing and collaboration tools such as Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat to support project execution.
• Consistently produce accurate, timely, and quality work while meeting project commitments and applicable safety requirements.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or a related…