Senior Engineer, Process

Senior Process Engineer
Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, guided by collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Our culture reflects our shared values:
Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we are building a sustainable future and making net zero a reality.

Role Overview
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for performing process engineering design functions for Mitsubishi Power's power generation projects across the Americas. This position supports the design of combustion and steam turbine auxiliary systems, process equipment, and process control and instrumentation integration, as well as start‑up support activities. The role ensures designs meet contractual and schedule requirements and requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare heat and material balances and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Develop and manage piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Create process data sheets for equipment and instrumentation
Apply process instrumentation and control principles to design solutions
Perform and review hydraulic calculations
Conduct heat exchanger thermal calculations
Perform pump sizing and equipment selection
Support pressure safety valve (PSV) design activities
Apply basic understanding of engineering design workflows and procedures
Maintain working knowledge of Mitsubishi Power core products and technologies
Participate in collaborative, team‑based project environments focused on quality and customer satisfaction
Attend, contribute to, or lead meetings during Japanese normal business hours as required
Travel up to 15%, including visits to customer offices and construction sites
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a four‑year ABET‑accredited institution
7-10 years of experience with an EPC firm or combustion and steam turbine OEM
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Experience with system simulations using AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or equivalent software
Equipment design and rating experience such as heat exchangers, pumps, and vessels
Pressure safety valve (PSV) design experience
Knowledge of gas pipeline codes and standards
Experience managing P&IDs

Preferred qualifications include experience with natural gas compressor design and operation, pressure regulating skids, HAZOP and SIL reviews, construction punch‑out, project start‑up activities, Smart Plant P&, natural gas conditioning equipment, control valve specification, HRSG or boiler design, and combined cycle heat and material balance creation or performance testing. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required; VBA experience is beneficial. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics is expected. Japanese, Spanish, or Portuguese language skills are beneficial but not required.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K matching
Opportunities to work on large‑scale power generation and clean energy projects
Professional development and technical growth opportunities
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Exposure to global teams and advanced power generation technologies
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity
Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable law.