Chemical Process Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue, 8,000+ employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cosmodyne is a leading provider of cryogenic process systems for the industrial gas, hydrogen, and natural gas industries. We are part of the Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases group, which is a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd. Our parent company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue, 8,000+ employees worldwide, and is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As a supplier of process systems, our clients frequently request us to provide more scope of balance-of-plant and additional vendor-supplied components. As our projects grow larger, ensuring proper cost estimation for bids becomes increasingly critical.

This role will be responsible for the design of cryogenic liquefaction and distillation facilities. A strong background in heat transfer and thermodynamics is required. Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, are expected. Familiarity with thermodynamic property estimation tools, process simulation tools, or programming languages is preferred.

• Model and optimize system performance using the Symmetry process calculator.
• Specify, evaluate, and select major and minor system components, including:

o Compression equipment

o Expansion equipment

o Heat exchange equipment

o Distillation columns

o Valves

o Piping

• Create and modify Process Flow Diagrams, Heat & Material Balance tables, and P&IDs.
• Write and review operating and testing procedures.
• Calculate plant performance, gather preliminary pricing, and draft technical proposals for Cosmodyne process plants.
• Review safety documentation and participate in HAZOP meetings.
• Support commissioning activities remotely and onsite, including plant operation training and troubleshooting.
• Develop process tools to improve or streamline equipment design and selection.
• Perform engineering calculations to estimate system size and utility demands.
• Review customer specifications and incorporate them into system designs.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Design, Project, and Field Service teams.
• Recruit and train junior process engineers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, with significant study in refrigeration systems.
• Experience in research or testing environments related to engineering.
• Experience with process calculators (Symmetry, HYSYS, CHEMCAD) or thermodynamic databases (REFPROP, NIST steam tables).
• Experience in process engineering or equipment design for process equipment such as turbo machinery or heat exchangers.

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Salary: $59,800 - $102,357