Process Engineer II

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for a mid-level Process Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. We're seeking candidates who are passionate about nuclear design, enjoy working on a multidisciplinary team, and appreciate the Knoxville, TN area.

In this role, you will primarily focus on innovative nuclear and energy projects. Successful candidates will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions.

In-office/WFH hybrid schedules are offered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Evaluate and solve complex problems with guidance from more senior staff.

* Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of the deliverables, to meet schedule, and budget commitments.

* Prepares process design deliverables including:

* Process Flow Diagrams

* Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

* Equipment sizing calculations

* Process line sizing calculations

* Pressure relief device sizing calculations

* Mass & energy balances / process simulations

* Equipment and Instrument datasheets

* Piping/equipment specifications

* Work in a multi-disciplined design team environment.

* Interpret customer requirements or code/standard requirements to establish design criteria.

* Meet with clients to develop relationships.

* Prepare proposal estimates for design work.

* Provide in depth and comprehensive technical peer reviews on design documents, relative to experience level, in a timely manner.

* Effectively delivers status updates to lead engineers and demonstrates efficient task progress.

* Reviews design drawings and documents for specification and scope compliance in a timely manner.

* Technical work/documents are relatively error free and demonstrates self-checking of work before submitting documents for peer review.

* Able to lead project tasks or small projects (depending on experience level) and be involved in client meetings pertaining to task/project.

* Expected to represent the Process group for internal and external clients.

* Coordinates design inputs and design activities and efforts of other engineering disciplines.

* Directs preparation of process design deliverables to more junior engineers.

* Capable of standing in for Process lead in project meetings.

* Ability to act as sole Process lead on small scale projects.

* Able to perform many process tasks autonomously (e.g. calculations, report writing, options study).

* Assistance available from more senior engineers on complex assignments and decision making.

* Reviews and checks the work of other process engineers to determine accuracy and completeness.

* PE Stamp design documents on projects (if candidate has PE license).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in engineering from A.B.E.T accredited program required.

* 3+ years of related engineering experience required.

* Professional Engineer (P.E.) License preferred. Interest in obtaining a P.E. License when minimum qualification years of experience is reached is expected.

* Exhibits generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with some guidance from senior engineers.

* Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts (e.g. logarithms, differential equations, integrations, etc.) to solving design problems and analysis test data.

* Ability to respond to common inquiries or requests from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

* Ability to develop presentations that effectively convey information to audience.

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts/inputs, and draw valid technical conclusions.

* Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.

* Exercises initiative, judgment and knowledge as required in areas of responsibility.

* Listens well and follows instructions without repeated reminder of instructions or expectations. And provides clear instructions to others when delegating work.

* An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, including demonstrating professional communications with coworkers and customers/clients.

* Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

* Display ability to review technical design documents/packages and be able to identify issues/pitfalls, even if solution is not identifiable.

* Experience using Chem Cad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.

* Travel to client sites, as needed.

* Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

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PERKS

* Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.

* Robust Employee Referral Program.

* Annual performance and compensation reviews.

* Professional Training and Development.

* Employee Recognition Awards.

* Peer Mentor Program

* And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.

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