Process Engineer III​/Senior Process Engineer

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced/senior 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.

• Independently evaluate and solve complex problems with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of deliverables, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Prepares or oversees 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
• Interpret customer requirements or code/standard requirements to establish design criteria.
• Lead or actively contribute to client meetings and technical discussions and develop strong client relationships.
• Support business development efforts through preparation of technical scopes and proposal estimates.
• Provide in-depth and comprehensive technical peer reviews on design documents in a timely manner.
• Technical work/documents are mostly error free and demonstrate self‑checking of work before submitting documents for peer review.
• Be accountable for the technical quality and completeness of process design deliverables.
• Lead process design efforts on projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Determine feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.
• Able to perform almost all process design tasks independently.
• Lead a team of more junior engineers and designers on projects.
• Act as a formal supervisor and mentor to more junior engineers.
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary design team environment.
• Stamp design documents as a Professional Engineer (PE), as applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience.
• Process Lead experience includes supervising, leading, managing and mentoring a team of electrical engineers and designers on concurrent projects.
• Experience using Chem Cad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
• Exhibits generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with minimal guidance from senior engineers.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Ability to apply reasoning with minimal supervision.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills with both teammates and clients.
• Assists with client, vendor or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Display ability to review technical design documents/packages and be able to identify issues/pitfalls and actively propose solutions.
• Act as peer reviewer to design documents authored by junior engineers and provide quality engineering reviews.
• Client projects for this position require US citizenship.

• 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!
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.