Process Engineer; Mid-Senior Level

Overview

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Process Engineer
. This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia (Richmond, VA area).

• Responsible for performing engineering duties on assigned projects including equipment specifications, process piping, material handling and conveying, HVAC, and other mechanically related engineering and design.
• Manage the engineering and design process from inception to completion. This includes: leading projects, work planning, directing and overseeing designers and engineers assigned to your projects, design reviews (both internal and with client), and checking deliverables (calculations, drawings, technical reports).
• Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited school.

• Prepare PFDs and P&IDs
• Size and specify typical process equipment such as pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, chillers, condensers, mixers, distillation and absorption columns, etc.
• Perform calculations to size and specify process, service and utility piping systems
• Perform calculations to size and specify safety relief devices
• Review equipment submittals for accuracy and validate against specifications
• Develop and/or verify mass and energy balances
• Maintain familiarity with various industrial codes such as ASME and API
• Visit customer sites for field work
• Direct customer interface and coordination
• Develop detailed scopes of work
• Compile detailed project estimates (project, engineering and construction)
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget
• Exercise innovative cost efficiency approaches in the project design to reduce construction costs and increase productivity

• Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree from ABET accredited school
• 10+ years of heavy industrial experience in a design or process engineering role
• Virginia Professional Engineer preferred but not required
• Must have heavy industrial experience; experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or bio-processing industries is a plus
• Project management experience
• Experience working in a multidiscipline engineering consulting firm
• Process safety experience (PHAs, HAZOPs, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Inherently Safer Design, Documentation to support process safety, etc.)
• Current working knowledge of safety relief device code requirements, calculations, sizing and system design procedures
• Current working knowledge of chemical engineering principles with an emphasis on fluid mechanics, mass and heat transfer, and thermodynamics
• Working knowledge of Aspen or HYSYS
• Must be technically sound, and be willing to mentor junior engineers
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be results oriented
• Must be a team player
• Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
• Must be US citizen, have a Valid U.S. Driver's License, Clear Background, Pass a Drug test

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including:
Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, 401K match, paid overtime, performance based bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 and, over time, has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. The company emphasizes hands-on experience, ongoing training, and a commitment to excellence. PDI serves Fortune 500 companies across chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.

Progressive Design, Inc. is a private, family-owned firm that supports manufacturing facilities and clients in EPC/Turnkey projects, process improvement analysis, process design, process upgrades, environmental compliance, and related services. In 2021, ownership was acquired by Erica Burgess, establishing Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business. Our team focuses on client success with an entrepreneurial spirit and integrity.